I both used and tested the Becker (Robert's Ceramic Feats of Clay) Small scuttle; Georgetown Pottery G5 scuttle; Moss Large scuttle; Schwarzweisskeramik Small scuttle; Dirty Bird 1.5 scuttle.

They all work well, and the final decision should be a matter of personal taste. I heated 3 cups of water in my microwave oven for 4 minutes for a temperature of 165 degrees F. The water is then poured into the scuttle to test heat retention.







Fast Facts:

  • Purchase Price: $65.00 (for this special "waterfall" pattern, other large Moss scuttles are $55.00)
  • Purchased from: Sara Bonnyman Pottery
  • Special features:
  • Reservoir capacity: 11 3/4 ounces
  • Primary strength:
  • Primary weakness:



Heat retention (165-degree water initially introduced into scuttle):

  • After 5 minutes: 144 degrees F
  • After 10 minutes: 135 degrees F
  • After 15 minutes: 135 degrees F
  • After 20 minutes: 130 degrees F
  • After 25 minutes: 128 degrees F



Dimensions of scuttle:

  • Height: 3 1/2"
  • Base width: 3 7/16"
  • Width on top: 4 1/2" (5" with spout)
  • Inside diameter of lathering area: 3"
  • Depth of lathering area: 2 1/2"
  • Texture of lathering surface: none, other than the fact that the surface is somewhat rougher.