Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s
Studio Pottery Ceramic Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s

Troika Studio Pottery, Louise Jinks, Modernist Anvil Vase, Sgraffito Décor, British Cornish, 1970s

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This stunning work iconic to Troika Studio Pottery (est. 1962 cse. 1983) called the 'Anvil', brings with it the earthy vibes of British Cornish pottery and Modernist design influences. 

Beautifully Modern, the form, deeply incised Sgraffito decor, and glaze bear all of Troika's hallmarks of edgy, textured, and unconventional production techniques.  Avant-garde techniques included utilising sediment from the local tin mines, household emulsion paint and melted broken glass. The hallmarks of the founder's vision resulted in innovative and extraordinary works of art that were highly popular during their time and exceptionally collectable today. 

This exceptional piece is suitable for a standalone statement display or paired with other Modernist greats such as Peter Ellery for Tremaen, Barbara Hepworth, Marian Zawadski or Roger Veal for Tolcarne.   

CONDITION
Excellent. No chips, damage, or repairs. There is very mild use wear that is most evident in the interior and movement marks on the underside of the base, please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The underside of the vase bears 'TROIKA CORNWALL' and 'LJ' for decorator Louise Jinks. 

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 8.5" / 21.5 cm x Width: c. 9" / 23 cm (across widest point). Depth c. 2.6" / 6.5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 1.6 kg / 1,590 g

A BIT OF HISTORY
Founded in 1962 by Lesley Illsley, Jan Thompson and Benny Sirota who each contributed £1,000 to purchase the Powell and Wells Pottery at Wheel Dream, St Ives. They bought the pottery with a vision for distinctive, individualistic wares and were not afraid to experiment with unconventional production ideas, methods and materials. 

They chose the name Troika (meaning a Russian sleigh drawn by three horses) for its sharp, angular sound that hinted at the sharp, angular forms they had in mind for production. Fantastic designs were produced including Cycladic masks with Aztec-esque decor and heavily textured monolithic wares that would go on to become a trademark. 

In 1968 Troika ware was sold by Heals and Liberty in London during the peak of the pottery thriving. This continued into 1970 when they left the Wheel Dream for larger premises in Fradgan Place, Newlyn, with a staff of 15.

It was in the mid-1970s that changing public taste, declining tourism, and economic strife saw the first strains to the pottery and it would be 1983 before Troika would finally wound up in December 1983.

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.


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