Alleged counterfeit Troika

There's a bit of a hoo haa going on on another board about an eBay seller allegedly faking Troika - do a UK eBay search for 'Troika tray' then look at all three listings by the same seller.

I personally believe they're wronguns and the seller already has two negs for allegedly selling fakes - any opinions?

... I think they're counterfeit... I'm going to keep my eye on this seller. Interestingly - I've just found this eBay listing also saying that they're fakes (although whether it's the seller that's faking them as the listing suggests I wouldn't like to speculate):-

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That listing won't stay long - eBay will remove it because it 'names and shames' unfortunately but good on them for trying to alert people to the issue.

Those blanks Ed - were they Troika do you think? I don't suppose you remember the seller or listing details?

Apparently Troika did sell some original blanks, but what's more worrying is the fact that the original factory moulds were also sold at some point so there's a possibility that once the original blanks have been fraudulently painted and sold more could be made...

I've invited the person who's trying to bring these fakes to light to join us here so it can be discussed more and see if there's anyway this board can help.

Hi all
The original blanks or biscuit pieces were genuine, they were purchased as a job lot from the closed Newlyn pottery in 1983 by a private collector. They have been available to purchase over the last few years. Thye were purchased by Troika collectors as an example of the process of the manufacture to add to collections.
Obviously some have fallen into the wrong hands and have been repainted.
The pieces appear cold painted and the colours are very wrong, sometimes very bright, combine this with inconsistent markings and overpaint then you have a potentially faked piece, you may also find that the colours will come away with a bit of help, especially the base marks. The inside should be smooth gloss white/ cream glaze. We have seen around 25 pieces sold lately by various parties, we also suspect that larger high value pieces have been re moulded and sold.
Alot of people have been duped and someones made alot of money.
Regards Ade
If its OK I can add some pics of examples!

Ade, please only add pictures that are yours or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder to reproduce them here - for any you don't have permission to use just provide a link to the original image.

Here's how to upload images.
http://fatlava.forummotion.com/how-to-faqs-f5/how-to-upload-photographs-to-your-post-t6.htm

Of course Pip, I have had a look at the copyright section!
Thanks

Cheers Ade :-)