Royal Doulton cabinet plate Souter Series

David Henry Souter 1862-1935 has some links with Australia as, while born in England he emigrated to Australia in the 1880s where he became known for his illustrations of cats in the Art Nouveau style. His best known character ‘Kateroo’ was adapted by Royal Doulton in a series of wares. 6 plates form the rack plates series. “The Gay Bachelor’, ‘The Tiff’, ‘The lovers’, ‘The Wedding Tour’, ‘The Honeymoon’ and ‘Perfect Love’. . This plate has some small flea bites around the rim (which have been repainted, but no craks or crazing. .