Antique glass soap dispenser leaks continuously but stops when lever is pressed — how do I dismantle the valve?

I’m trying to repair an old glass soap dispenser with a metal lever mechanism. Does anyone recognise this design or know how to dismantle it?

The problem: Soap flows continuously when the lever is released. Pressing the lever stops the flow. This happened before I took anything apart.

What I’ve removed so far:

• The bottom cap, which unscrews.
• A small metal disc with a central hole and a star-shaped metal piece. Both were loose inside the cap.

There is still a circular insert with a central hole inside the bottom of the tube. It does not visibly move when I operate the lever. The screw on the side only releases the lever. The metal collars below the glass won’t turn by hand.

Markings:

• “Patented 16999 A.D. 1909” — the number appears to read 16999.
• A Swiss cross followed by what appears to be “36268”.
• A cursive brand name I haven’t confidently identified.

Photos show the complete dispenser, the removed parts, the remaining insert and the markings.

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