Ha. Interesting. I also do the same with some well-made “heirloom” objects I’ve accumulated over time, that I want to “show off” to guests. But that is what happens when something is so well designed and aesthetically beautiful, you want to display it whenever you can!
On a side note, I have a friend who does that also with his cast iron kitchen items and lays them out on his stove or granite countertop. BUT when it comes to cheap plastic appliances like toasters, blenders, etc (especially if mismatched), he hides them out of plain view (stored in his ample cupboards and cabinets). When I first learned of his quirk, it didn’t make sense, but now it does.