Circa 1910 W.H. Tatler Plate

Circa 1910/Trenton, New Jersey, USA

The W.H. Tatler Decorating Company operated in Trenton, New Jersey, during the early 20th century as part of the thriving American ceramic decoration industry. Independent and studio decorators of this era typically purchased blank white porcelain bodies from established European and domestic potteries before applying intricate decal prints and hand-gilded highlights.

These studios allowed for customized, artistic styles that mirrored popular European aesthetics while catering directly to the domestic American market. The finished tableware items were widely retailed through department stores and catalogs, serving as fashionable centerpieces for contemporary Edwardian dining tables.