this is a traditional-styled tap by probably the country's best maker. It has large waterways and a simple mechanism, enabling the water to gush out faster than flashy continental designs, especially on low-pressure British plumbing. It needs no expensive replacement parts, which for imported taps can be difficult to get.
To my eye it looks stylish, and the ball-ended capstan head is easy to operate even with wet hands, and easily adjusted from a trickle to a torrent.