David Henry Souter was an Australian artist and designer who worked for the Royal Doulton company in the early 20th century. He was known for his unique and colorful designs, which were often inspired by Australian flora and fauna.

Souter began working for Royal Doulton in 1912 and continued to design wares for the company until the mid-1920s. During this time, he created a variety of patterns for Royal Doulton's popular "Series Ware" line, which featured scenes and designs based on a particular theme or subject.

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The Doulton factory was established in 1815 in Lambeth, South London by John Doulton (1793 - 1873), who had previously been employed at the nearby Fulham Pottery. He initially had two partners, Martha Jones and John Watts, the former of who left the company in 1820, and the latter in 1854.

He began by producing practical and decorative stoneware, such as bottles and sewer pipes from his small pottery

John's son Henry (1820 - 1897) joined the company in 1835 and the production of stoneware items was expanded to include laboratory articles, sanitary ware and drainpipes, which were sold worldwide.

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Royal Doulton 'The Tiff' antique English porcelain cabinet…

Royal Doulton 'The Tiff' Plate by David Henry Souter

Royal Doulton 'The Tiff' antique English porcelain cabinet plate designed by David Henry Souter, green factory mark to base, 24 cm diameter

Rare Royal Doulton Souter Kateroo cat figurine HN514, designed…

Rare Royal Doulton Souter Kateroo Cat Figurine

Rare Royal Doulton Souter Kateroo cat figurine HN514, designed by David Henry Souter, 1862-1935 and modelled by Charles Noke, 1858-1941 black and white glaze, glass eyes missing, height 32 cm

Miniature Royal Doulton Souter cat vase 'Better Alone than in…

Royal Doulton Souter Cat Vase - "Better Alone" - 10.5cm

Miniature Royal Doulton Souter cat vase 'Better Alone than in Bad Company', 10.5 cm high.

Royal Doulton Souter cat pin dish 'God Bless the Cat That…

Royal Doulton Souter Cat Pin Dish

Royal Doulton Souter cat pin dish 'God Bless the Cat That Breaks the Crocks' 11 cm diameter.

Royal Doulton Souter 'Kateroo' jug titled 'East, West, Name's…

"Kateroo" Jug by Royal Doulton - East West Best

Royal Doulton Souter 'Kateroo' jug titled 'East, West, Name's Best,' and signed Souter, marked to base and D4153, height 7 cm

David Henry Souter for Royal Doulton Kateroo plate 'The Lovers'…

Art Nouveau Lovers Plate by David Souter

David Henry Souter for Royal Doulton Kateroo plate 'The Lovers' with Art Nouveau painted yellow rim, printed factory mark to base, 23.75 cm diameter. Faint start crack.

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' cup & saucer, 'Be content, the…

Royal Doulton Kateroo Cup & Saucer with Sea Quote

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' cup & saucer, 'Be content, the sea hath fish enough', both marked to base

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' bowl circa 1906-1939, printed…

Royal Doulton Kateroo Bowl (1906-1939)

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' bowl circa 1906-1939, printed Souter mark, diameter 15.5 cm.

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' bone china dish reading God…

God Bless the Cat Dish

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' bone china dish reading God bless the cat that breaks the crock in pieces very small, for thinks like that are good for trade and benefit US all.circa 1906-1939, printed Souter mark, width 9.5 cm, depth 12 cm.

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' cup & saucer 'Be Content The…

Royal Doulton Souter's Kateroo Cup & Saucer

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' cup & saucer 'Be Content The Sea Have Fish Enough', circa 1906-1939, printed Souter mark

Two Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' candlesticks 'East West…

Royal Doulton Souter's Kateroo Candlesticks

Two Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' candlesticks 'East West Hame's Best', circa 1906-1939, printed Souter mark, height 22 cm.

Rare Royal Doulton Souter Kateroo cat figurine designed by…

Green Glazed Royal Doulton Souter Kateroo Cat Figurine

Rare Royal Doulton Souter Kateroo cat figurine designed by David Henry Souter 1862-1935 and modelled by Charles Noke 1858-1941 with green glaze and green glass eyes, height 32 cm

Rare Royal Doulton Souter Kateroo cup & saucer yellow in colour…

Signed Royal Doulton Souter Kateroo Cup & Saucer

Rare Royal Doulton Souter Kateroo cup & saucer yellow in colour with 'here we go round the Mulberry bush', signed Souter to both pieces

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'The Honey…

Souter's Kateroo Cat Plate with Art Nouveau Border

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'The Honey Moon',decorated with two cats to the centre framed by a border incorporating four Art Nouveau female portraits alternating with four Souter cat caricatures on a pale cream ground. Printed…

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'O Perfect…

Souter's Kateroo Plate with Cats and Art Nouveau Border

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'O Perfect Love',decorated with eight cats to the centre framed by a border incorporating four Art Nouveau female portraits alternating with four Souter cat caricatures on a pale yellow ground. Printed…

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'The Gay…

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' Plate

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'The Gay Bachelor',decorated with a cats to the centre framed by a border incorporating four Art Nouveau female portraits alternating with four Souter cat caricatures on a pale yellow ground. Printed…

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'The Lovers',…

Royal Doulton Cat Plate with Art Nouveau Border

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'The Lovers',decorated with two cats to the centre framed by a border incorporating four Art Nouveau female portraits alternating with four Souter cat caricatures on a pale green & yellow ground. Printed…

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'The Wedding…

Art Nouveau Cat Plate

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'The Wedding Tour', decorated with two cats to the centre framed by a border incorporating four Art Nouveau female portraits alternating with four Souter cat caricatures on a pale yellow ground. Printed…

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'The Tiff',…

Art Nouveau Cat Plate with Souter Caricatures

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Kateroo' series ware plate 'The Tiff',decorated with eight cats to the centre framed by a border incorporating four Art Nouveau female portraits alternating with four Souter cat caricatures on a pale yellow & cream ground. Printed…

Royal Doulton 'Souter Kateroo' twin handle cup twin handled…

Royal Doulton Twin Handle Cup and Bowl Set

Royal Doulton 'Souter Kateroo' twin handle cup twin handled bowl, with script: 'Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, where have you wandered,' marked to base, height 12 cm

Royal Doulton Souter cats teacup & saucer 14.6 cm diameter…

Royal Doulton Souter Cats Teacup & Saucer Set

Royal Doulton Souter cats teacup & saucer 14.6 cm diameter saucer, 6.8 cm high cup

Royal Doulton character jug Kateroo figure HN154, model 214.…

Royal Doulton Kateroo Character Jug

Royal Doulton character jug Kateroo figure HN154, model 214. Black & white with green eyes. Modelled by Charles Noke. Designed by David Henry Souter. Height 32 cm

Royal Doulton tobacco jar & dish be content the sea Hath fish…

Royal Doulton Tobacco Jar & Dish Set "Kateroo"

Royal Doulton tobacco jar & dish be content the sea Hath fish Enough. Lidded tobacco jar, Kateroo. By Henry Souter (restored). Height 17 cm. Plus small dish Kateroo. By Henry Souter (restored)

Royal Doulton Souter cats jug, Kataroo sitting on Jack Daw Wall,…

Souter Cats Jug with Kataroo on Jack Daw Wall

Royal Doulton Souter cats jug, Kataroo sitting on Jack Daw Wall, Scene B, D28451905

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' plate, Kateroo - the Tiff, 24 cm…

Royal Doulton 'Souter' Plate - Kateroo the Tiff

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' plate, Kateroo - the Tiff, 24 cm diameter approx.

Two small Royal Doulton plates, one 'Souter's Cats', the other…

Royal Doulton Plates: Souter's Cats & All Black Cricketers

Two small Royal Doulton plates, one 'Souter's Cats', the other 'All Black' cricketers 'Their Style', slight wear to both.

A rare Royal Doulton 'Kateroo' cat figure, designed by David…

Rare Royal Doulton 'Kateroo' Cat Figure by Souter and Noke

A rare Royal Doulton 'Kateroo' cat figure, designed by David Henry Souter (1862-1935) and modelled by Charles Noke (1858-1941), with yellow glaze and green glass eyes. Height 32.5 cm. (left ear as found)

Rare Royal Doulton Souter coffee can and two saucers, cup…

Royal Doulton Souter Coffee Set with Motivational Message

Rare Royal Doulton Souter coffee can and two saucers, cup 'Better Alone than in bad company'

Rare Royal Doulton Souter 'Here we go round the Mulberry Bush'…

Royal Doulton Mulberry Bush Candlestick, 23cm

Rare Royal Doulton Souter 'Here we go round the Mulberry Bush' candlestick, approx 23 cm high

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' saucer and side plate, D17.5 cm…

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' Saucer and Side Plate

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' saucer and side plate, D17.5 cm approx

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' side plate cream

Royal Doulton 'Souter' Cream Side Plate - Rare

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' side plate cream

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' side plate white, scene 3, Civil…

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' Side Plate, Civil Service Stores Sydney

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' side plate white, scene 3, Civil service stores Sydney, 1901-06

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' side plate yellow - scene 1

Yellow Souter Side Plate by Royal Doulton

Rare Royal Doulton 'Souter' side plate yellow - scene 1

Miniature Royal Doulton Souter cat plate, approx 11 cm diameter

Miniature Royal Doulton Souter Cat Plate

Miniature Royal Doulton Souter cat plate, approx 11 cm diameter

A Royal Doulton Souter's cat plate, 'The Gay Bachelor', the cat…

Royal Doulton Cat Plate - The Gay Bachelor

A Royal Doulton Souter's cat plate, 'The Gay Bachelor', the cat to the centre with a border of cats and nouveau women. Diameter 23.5 cm

Royal Doulton Souter Cats saucer and plate

Souter Cats Saucer & Plate by Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton Souter Cats saucer and plate

Royal Doulton Souter Cats series trio, Chip to inside rim of…

Souter Cats Trio with Chip

Royal Doulton Souter Cats series trio, Chip to inside rim of cup.

Royal Doulton Souter Cats milk jug & sugar bowl, David Henry…

Royal Doulton Souter Cats Milk Jug & Sugar Bowl

Royal Doulton Souter Cats milk jug & sugar bowl, David Henry Souter's 'Kateroo' character was featured on a series of Doulton china made at Burslem from 1906 to 1939. Star crack to base of milk jug.

Royal Doulton Souter Cats series trio. David Henry Souter's…

Royal Doulton Souter Cats Trio

Royal Doulton Souter Cats series trio. David Henry Souter's 'Kateroo' character was featured on a series of Doulton china made at Burslem from 1906 to 1939.

A Royal Doulton 'Souter's Cats' teapot, decorated with four cat…

Royal Doulton 'Souter's Cats' Teapot with Silver Spout

A Royal Doulton 'Souter's Cats' teapot, decorated with four cat caricatures and the rhyme 'Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush', a sterling silver spout mounted to cover a chip. Printed mark, c.1906 - 1939. Diameter 15 cm

A Royal Doulton 'Souter's Cats' series ware plate, 'The Lovers',…

Souter's Cats Plate - The Lovers

A Royal Doulton 'Souter's Cats' series ware plate, 'The Lovers', decorated with two cats to the centre framed by a border incorporating four Art Nouveau female portraits alternating with four Souter cat caricatures on a pale green ground. Printed mark,…

A Royal Doulton 'Souter's Cats' series ware miniature vase,…

Royal Doulton Souter's Cats Miniature Vase

A Royal Doulton 'Souter's Cats' series ware miniature vase, cylindrical shape with small loop handles at the shoulder, decorated with three cat caricatures and the abbreviated motto ' Be Content, The Sea (Hath) Fish Enough'. Printed mark. Height 10.3 cm

David Henry Souter for Royal Doulton, the Honeymoon plate Art…

Art Nouveau Honeymoon Plate by David H. Souter

David Henry Souter for Royal Doulton, the Honeymoon plate Art Nouveau painted green rim, printed factory mark to base 'Civil service Store, Sydney'. Diameter 23.5 cm