Ruddspeed Bentley Grill Decanter
A Drinks Flask in the form of a 1930's Bentley Radiator, circa 1960
Our silver plated and enamelled flask depicts the radiator of the truly legendary Bentley, a multiple winner of the Le Mans 24 hour Endurance Test.
Founded by Walter Owen Bentley (1881-1971) in 1919. A racing driver of both motorcycles and cars, selling his car company in 1931 to Rolls Royce,
The muscular racing Bentley cars were modified by Rolls Royce into luxury 'town carriages, whilst retaining the distinctive radiator
Glass lined, with the radiator caps serving as liquor holders
Manufactured by Ruddspeed, who made car-themed drinks flasks, using the radiators of Bugatti, Rolls Royce, the SS Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, after humble beginnings in a stable in the south of England, by Ken Rudd, a one-time racing driver who had competed in the 24 Hour Le Mans Endurance test