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ST DuPont Olympio XL Place Vendome Limited Edition Fountain Pen

A rare ST DuPont Olympio XL Place Vendome Limited Edition Fountain Pen

This pen has never been used its new mint condition, never inked  and boxed, a limited edition just 1810 ever made

Place Vendôme, commissioned by King Louis XIV, is defined by its majestic proportions and a strong sense of symmetry, as well as by its octagonal shape, unique in the world. It is also one of the most emblematic squares of French 17th century architecture. Following his victory at Austerlitz at the beginning of the 19th century, Napoleon enriched the square by erecting the Vendôme Column, made using bronze from cannons left behind by the Austrians after the battle.

S.T.Dupont has been inspired by this mythical square, which today hosts shops owned by the most famous French jewellers, to create a new limited edition of exceptional products decorated with added metal parts, sumptuous cornices, precious hematites and the subtle colour of grey lacquer, all set off by a luxurious palladium finish. Lighters echo the appearance of the buildings in the square, while pens reflect the column. Napoleon’s famous quotation is engraved on the lighter’s roller and on the body of the pen: “Impossible n’est pas français” (Nothing is impossible for the French).

The pens cap is push on, the pen can be used with either ink cartridges or a piston ink converter ( converter is included )

The pens nib is made from 18K white gold and is a M = medium in size

The pen comes with its large presentation case , outer box, white outer card box info book and documents

We often supply used refills with our ballpoint and rollerball pens, these refills have unknown quantity of ink inside and could run out after a short period. We don’t supply or stock new refills however refills are readily available online at little cost.