One of the most popular types of Troika now collected is the iconic Small Wheel Vase.This particular piece was decorated by Alison Brigden (later Strutt), who worked at the Troika Newlyn pottery from 1976 until 1983. She was Head Decorator from 1981 and took over from Louise Jinks when she left Troika.
This vase is decorated in an unusual 'sliced fruit' design on the front, and a stylised geometric 'aztec' type 'tree' design on reverse. On an overall blue/green ground, the decorative highlights are picked out in rust/orange, light blue and beige. The vase has a diameter of 9cm (4½ inches) and 2.5cm (1 inch) deep.
The base carries the usual Troika mark and the AB monogram in Alison Brigden's handwriting. In excellent overall condition, there are no chips, cracks or crazing though there is a tiny 'fettling chip' in the opening which was done when the hole for the opening was cut out when the vase was at the leather stage, and it is completely glazed over . An unusual vase that would grace any Troika collection, or as a single example of this fabulous art pottery.
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