In article >, this one
> wrote:

Is the butter contact with water messy is a butter bell? Does the
butter boat insulate and seal the butter as well as a butter bell?

Is the insulation and sealing actually necessary. I know some folks
who simply leave their butter out, covered of course. Don't know how
long that would work here in the Mid South with our ultra-summers.

Guess it depends on how fast you consume your butter.

How 'bout some commentary on butter bell versus butter boat.