The Gentleman Magazine Issue 4 | August/September | Page 40

BENTAYGA FALCONRY BY MULLINER:
AN EXQUISITE ACCESSORY FOR AN ANCIENT SPORT
Bentley has created the ultimate accessory for the falconry
enthusiast, with the new Bentayga Falconry by Mulliner.
Hand-crafted by Mulliner – Bentley’s personal commissioning
division – the Bentayga Falconry features a bespoke installation
in the rear which houses all the equipment required for an
enjoyable falconry expedition.
At the heart of the Bentayga Falconry by Mulliner are two
individual natural-cork-fabric-trimmed units: a master flight
station and a refreshment case. These sit on a movable tray that
allows for easy access. Inside the master flight unit is a special
Piano Black veneered drawer – with a saker falcon crest –
containing bespoke storage for all the equipment required for
this unique sport.
Beneath this is a laser-embossed Hotspur hide stowage
tray with individual compartments for a GPS bird tracking
unit, binoculars and hand-crafted leather bird hoods and
gauntlets, all of which are available as an additional option. The
refreshment case houses three metal flasks and durable cups, a
blanket and refreshing face cloths.
Two individual perches are stored in a special natural-cork-
fabric-trimmed case which slots into a hard pocket built into
the side of the boot. A boot-floor and rear-sill protection cover
– also in cork – is discreetly integrated into the rear of the
Bentayga. Using this reversible feature in conjunction with the
in-car perch, falconers can prepare their bird in comfort and
shade.
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Inside the Bentayga’s Hotspur-hide-trimmed cabin, there is
a removable transportation perch and tether on the central
armrest, and an exquisite example of Mulliner’s skill with
marquetry. The sweeping desert scene – featuring a soaring
saker falcon – was created using 430 individual pieces of wood
sourced from all over the world and hand-crafted over nine
days.
Geoff Dowding, Director of Mulliner, said: “The Bentayga
Falconry showcases what’s possible with our skilled
craftspeople. They can devise elegant and exquisitely executed
bespoke solutions to compliment any lifestyle or hobby. 
Falconry is regarded as the sport of kings in the Middle East,
so it was vital that the kit we created was as luxurious as it was
practical and durable to appeal to our valued customers there
and around the world.”
The Majestic Saker Falcon in Exquisite Marquetry
The specific breed of falcon used in the Bentayga Falconry
by Mulliner marquetry is the saker Falcon – which has been
used for hunting for thousands of years and is still one of the
most sought-after and valuable birds today, with exceptional
examples fetching as much as $1,000,000.
No two Mulliner veneers are the same and the skill
demonstrated by the Crewe-based craftspeople comes initially
from selecting exactly the right piece of wood for its unique
qualities, such as the speckling of Lacewood that mimics the
rippling of the windswept desert.
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