Troika Pottery was an art pottery that operated in Cornwall, England from 1962 to 1983. It was founded by Leslie Illsley, Jan Thompson and Benny Sirota, who took over the Powell and Wells Pottery at Wheal Dream, where Sirota had previously worked as a decorator and driver. "Troika" is from the Russian for a "a set of three", or triumvirate. The pottery was founded on the principle of creating pottery as art, without regard to function. This ran counter to the aims of much of the studio pottery movement at the time, as epitomised by the work of Bernard Leach. Troika's early works were characterized by their bold, geometric designs and their use of unconventional materials, such as plastic and resin.  

The pottery soon earned a reputation for its innovative and experimental designs. In 1968, Troika's work was first exhibited at Heals and Liberty in London, and more...

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Troika English vintage pottery vase by Louise Jinks, signed…

Vintage Troika Pottery Vase by Louise Jinks, Signed, 17cm High

Troika English vintage pottery vase by Louise Jinks, signed 'Troika, Cornwall, L.J.', 17 cm high

Troika vintage English Art pottery square form vase, circa 1970,…

Vintage Troika English Art Pottery Square Vase, Signed, 1970, 22cm

Troika vintage English Art pottery square form vase, circa 1970, signed 'Troika, Cornwall, A.B.', 22 cm high

Troika wheel vase by Alison Bridgen, traditional moulded…

Alison Bridgen Troika Wheel Vase: Traditional Geometric Design

Troika wheel vase by Alison Bridgen, traditional moulded geometric design, the base painted Troika Cornwall Ab, 17 cm diameter

Mid century Troika Cornwall pottery vase height 11.5 cm

Mid Century Troika Cornwall Pottery Vase - 11.5cm Height

Mid century Troika Cornwall pottery vase height 11.5 cm

Troika Pottery (British, 1962-83), vase, slip-cast glazed…

Troika Pottery Geometric Vase

Troika Pottery (British, 1962-83), vase, slip-cast glazed porcelain of rectangular form, decorated with abstract geometric sgraffito designs, artist's signature to base, height 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Two Troika pottery 1960s/70s St. Ives, Cornwall pottery vases,…

Troika Pottery Square Vases from St. Ives, Cornwall

Two Troika pottery 1960s/70s St. Ives, Cornwall pottery vases, both of squared form, one with circular top, height 8.5 cm and 8 cm.

Two Troika pottery 1960s/70s St. Ives. Cornwall pottery vases,…

Panelled Troika Pottery Vases, St. Ives, 1960s/70s

Two Troika pottery 1960s/70s St. Ives. Cornwall pottery vases, panelled decoration, one tapered, one of wheel form. H's.165 & 11.5 cm.

A Troika pottery 1960s/70s St. Ives, Cornwall pottery vase,…

Troika Pottery Vase with Brown Glaze and Decorative Band

A Troika pottery 1960s/70s St. Ives, Cornwall pottery vase, mallet bodied with encircling band of decoration, thin brown glazed ground. Painted mark. Hair cracks to rim, height 25.5 cm.

Troika Pottery (British, 1962-83), vase, slip-cast glazed…

Troika Pottery Geometric Sgraffito Cube Vase

Troika Pottery (British, 1962-83), vase, slip-cast glazed porcelain of cube form, decorated with abstract geometric sgraffito designs, signed to base 'Troika Cornwall England', height 9.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney

Troika Pottery vase, 18 cm high, 8 cm wide, 5 cm deep

Troika Pottery Vase: Handcrafted Beauty in Compact Form

Troika Pottery vase, 18 cm high, 8 cm wide, 5 cm deep

Circa 1970s Troika crucifix wheel vase by Annette Walters, with…

Troika Crucifix Wheel Vase by Annette Walters

Circa 1970s Troika crucifix wheel vase by Annette Walters, with cruciform figure to one side, geometric forms to the other, 12 cm dia.

Troika English pottery square form vase by Holly Jackson, circa…

Troika Pottery Vase by Holly Jackson

Troika English pottery square form vase by Holly Jackson, circa 1977, signed 'Troika, Cornwall', with artist monogram, 15 cm high

Troika pottery 'Chimney' vase by Benny Sirota, circa 1970,…

Troika Chimney Vase by Benny Sirota

Troika pottery 'Chimney' vase by Benny Sirota, circa 1970, signed 'Troika, St. Ives, England' with 'Bs' monogram, 20 cm high

A Troika pottery vase, flat circular form, incised decoration,…

Troika Pottery Incised Circular Vase

A Troika pottery vase, flat circular form, incised decoration, marks to base. Diameter 12 cm

Troika St Ives Studio Pottery vase of bottle form, in blue &…

Troika Studio Pottery Vase in Blue and Rustic Tones

Troika St Ives Studio Pottery vase of bottle form, in blue & rustic brown tones, with incised detail, signed to the base. Condition: good, minor wear to the base, height 20 cm

A Troika Pottery slab vase, decorated with geometric squares…

Geometric Troika Pottery Vase by Simone Kilburn

A Troika Pottery slab vase, decorated with geometric squares and circles to one side and a domino style square and circles to the other in matt blues, browns and creams, with glazed sides, designed by Simone Kilburn (1975-1977), painted initials and…

Troika, Cornwall, England, vase, painted mark, 17.5 cm height

Troika Cornwall Vase with Painted Mark - 17.5 cm Height

Troika, Cornwall, England, vase, painted mark, 17.5 cm height