Despite all of its faults, accidents happen over a hundred or more years, especially if it was being used for the purpose intended....?!.. and one could argue that this all imbibes!? it with a personality of its own - and nevertheless it is of high quality, with a nice conspicuous well formed dragon handle with typical Art Nouveau cut pattern, and a spout that is made to look like a wave pouring........... And it still looks good on display to boot.