Hi, I have a very pretty electroplate teapot that has quite a bit of engraving and an ivory finial. The bottom of the teapot is marked as follows: JD & S EP(sideways) then a shield with a lamp in it; below the initials is as follows: M 6 6 9, then the number 5 below the M669. The initials JD are inside a stamped oval, the & is inside of a stamped circle that comes to a point at the top, and the S is inside of a stamped circle. The girl who sold me the teapot thought this was a James Dixon & Son teapot. After researching the marks, I came up with John Dixon and Sons. My question is: Am I right about it being John Dixon? If so, can you tell me where to find information about him? I would like to research my teapot, but so far, I have not been able to find anything on John Dixon & Sons. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Clydie