Authenticity guaranteed.
Magnificent large sterling silver alcohol flask. 
Aesthetic movement - japanese style. 
Crab in fisherman's net.
Made by whiting manufacturing company - one of the finest american silver makers of the period, circa 1880's.
Hand made and hand chased with superb crisp realistic details: crab in fishing net - finest possible quality.
Hand chased repousse decoration on front with applied fishing net.
Marked on the neck, under the lid with whiting manufacturing company maker's hallmark, sterling, 2219. 
Made of relatively heavy gauge silver.
Size:
Approximately  6 11/16 in. (17 cm) long. 
About 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) wide.
About 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm) thick.
  Weight:
About 9+ troy oz (286 grams) - good weight for the size.  
  Condition:
Very good original antique condition with light normal wear and very minor charming indication of age. Normal expected handling marks, very (very!) Light expected dings and scratches - mentioned just for 100% accuracy. 
No significant dents.
Hinge works perfectly, threaded lid with cork inside is fully functional and holds liquid.
No monogram or mono removal.
Very difficult to photograph item - all dark spots that appear in the pictures is just a reflection and light tarnishing, may need more light cleaning and hand polishing. 
About 140 years old museum grade example of antique american art silver - pictures don't do justice - absolutely stunning!