Mystery item help

Hi, can the brains trust help ID this item?
It is “pocket sized”, had a spring, a threaded section and a pressed metal top with carry loop and nice image of 3 funnel ocean liner with “trade mark registered”
I’m thinking possibly a small lantern


Penny is for scale

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Cannot see a pic mate ?

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Original thought is a patent enclosure for a jar or a bottle but not sure

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This is the end of a 50s torch i found a while back, looks pretty similar.

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That certainly looks like a candidate!
Cheers :grin:

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Base of a torch. This one was found in Central Victoria.

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Well done Karl! Perfect match :grin:
Thanks!

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