I s'pose there's room in Animal for utilitarian or industrial as well, not just old school...someone else told me something similar.
i was thinking more for the "indestructible" nature of it.
this thing could withstand abuse that a normal shaker or water bottle cannot.
think of it after a bit of use and abuse...
think of it with worn paint, some dents here and there...
think of it with a little "character"