The House of Rolls-Royce has announced it's "delighted" to reveal the Champagne Chest, the latest addition to its accessory portfolio.
According to the posh press release, the $68,000 chest is "suitable for the most extravagant of environments from a superyacht to the terrace of a private residence. The Champagne Chest endows conviviality with one’s closest friends, family or business associates."
“The Champagne Chest by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a contemporary and sociable addition to the Accessories Collection," said Gavin Hartley, Head of Bespoke Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. "The approach is that of designing a Rolls-Royce motor car; the finest materials are married with pinnacle engineering to provide an experience like no other. The Champagne Chest is crafted for those that seek a heightened sense of occasion in an elegant, entertaining manner and offers the irresistible allure of gadgetry.”
The Champagne Chest's "chassis" is made from machined aluminium and carbon fibre, then swathed in natural grain black leather and flanked by Tudor Oak wood, materials found in the motor cars.
The manufacturer notes: "Naturally, should a patron wish to create a bespoke colour-way, this would of course, be possible".
It's the press release that keeps on giving ... it also says: "At the touch of a button a sense of theatre ensues as the case opens to reveal the finery of a perfectly appointed Champagne set for four guests. The exterior lid metamorphoses into a beautiful serving tray made of Tudor Oak wood with a laser-cut stainless steel inlay. Four cotton napkins with finely embroidered ‘RR’ monograms are discreetly hidden under the lacquered Tudor Oak table."
The chest is illuminated from the central bay, presenting four hand-blown crystal champagne flutes arranged to evoke memories of a V12 engine. The glass of each is masterfully joined by a polished aluminium base, etched with the ‘RR’ monogram.
The sides of the Chest automatically deploy, revealing two hammocks adorned in ‘Hotspur Red’ Rolls-Royce leather to cradle one’s preferred ensemble of either champagne, caviar or canapés.
The caviar configuration offers two thermal caviar caissons, each accommodating a 30g tin, complemented by two blini caissons "proving an irresistible accompaniment to chilled champagne".
"Two exquisite Mother-of-Pearl spoons with anodised aluminium handles are housed magnetically at the top of the hammock, designed so as not to impair the delicate flavour of the caviar," the release notes.
"An additional arrangement of three porcelain bowls concealed in a matching thermal capsule can be specified should patrons wish to present their guests with an alternative accompaniment to champagne."
Naturally, there's an equally delightful video to accompany its release:
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