Imperial Exhibition Condiment Stands: Duck and Pigeon.

Last quarter of the 19th century. One was modeled in the shape of a duck, the second in the shape of a dove. Each condiment with the mark MC "Kuznetsov" Porcelain Factory in blue. The artist's name on the inner edge of the lid in black script. The dove with a paper label reading "RUSSIAN IMPERIAL EXHIBITION". Each with blue and purple decoration with gold decorative beaks. SIZE: Duck: 5" height x 7-1/2" length. Dove: 4-3/4" height x 8-1/4" length. CONDITION: Minor wear to the blue decoration and gilding. 9-94527