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Sorry, I did not realise it was against the rules. I am still grateful for your help. It is a brilliant website. Best wishes. Annie1

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Hi, The additional hallmarks struck on the seperately made pieces of such items as the lids of teapots does on occasion vary, but should contain at least the Lion Passent which, if space permits, is usually accompanied by the date letter, but I have on occasion seen the Lion Passant with the Town M...

Thanks. It doesn't have a date letter; just the lion and the sort of shield with those initials in it. How disappointing!
The lid fits and looks right. I wonder what happened.

Yes Tom. Young Victorian head is on it. Date I think 1847. London mark. The maker is I.W. [James Wirtle?] But the lid has a shield with J.D and W.D. and the london mark.I am no expert! Thank you for your interest.

I am not sure if the marks on a Victorian teapot must be the same as the marks on the lid.