This is a very rare total Black Gingerbread Boy motif Chimney Vase.
This vase was produced by Troika Pottery St Ives Cornwall by either Lesley Illsley oe Benny Sirota or both men, who where the 2 of the partners of Troika Pottery at that time.
There are only about 3 -5 total Black Gingerbread Boy Chimney Vases available for collectors to find.
This is one of those of those vases.
This vase has the Early Printed Mark to the base.
They are heavier in weight to a later more common chimney was and solid to the touch.
The vase is in clean original excellent condition with no damage cracks or repairs
It stands 18.5cm tall and 10.5cm wide