I like the way the handle sits up a bit in the first photo, just inviting to be picked up and I like the rounded bottom, does it tip about as you fill it up? I have one which I drink orange juice from in the morning and it rolls from side to side gently as you fill it. I guess originally they were designed for scooping water from streams.
Robin it stays quite still when being filled and is nice to use.
make sure you post more pics when its oiled