Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.
The silver collar on this example has had a threaded finish too.

The hallmarks on these match balls are notoriously hard to read from years of cleaning, this one isn't too bad, London 1902, making this an early Edwardian treasure.
Excellent condition, measuring 2 3/4" in diameter x 3" tall.
Item ID: 33933
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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