How to Distinguish between a Joseph Evans and a Lee Howl Pump.

At least two models of pump produced by Lee, Howl & Co are practically identical to models made by Joseph Evans & Sons, but here are some ways of telling them apart: (a) If the pump carries a lion rampant trademark, usually with the word "LION" underneath (just to make sure you appreciate that it really is a lion) it's safe to say that it's a Joseph Evans - but their earlier pumps don't feature the lion. (b) One common Joseph Evans pump I've found also carries the inscription: RD NO 46671 - but more often than not this is obscured by layers of paint. I've checked with someone who has studied the history of this company, and he tells me that this is a Registered Number that indicates that the design was first registered in 1886-87. (c) Most Lee Howl pumps sport their flag trademark - but many don't. (d) Many Joseph Evans pumps proclaim that they were "Made in England", whereas many Lee Howls use the words "All British Made" (but I've seen some with a flag and "Made in England"...).
	(e) However, in the absence of all of these clues, it seems to me that some Lee Howl pumps carry a very small, apparently blank, raised oval section on the pump barrel casting. I've not seen this on Joseph Evans pumps. On the left is a Joseph Evans No. 8 pitcher spout pump, and on the right an almost identical model that I think is a Lee Howl No. 51.

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