The Mapuche people were the first inhabitants of half of the area today known as Chile and Argentina. Before the Spanish arrived in 1541, the Mapuche occupied a vast territory in the Southern Cone of the continent. The Mapuche nation now constitutes the third largest indigenous society in South America. A century after their arrival, the Spanish signed the Treaty of Quillin (1641) which defined frontiers with the Mapuche nation. With the defeat of the Spanish by the newly formed states of Argentina and Chile in 1810, the original treaties of 1641 were abrogated. Under the pretext of promoting civilization and Christianity, the Mapuche people suffered territorial conquest, military aggression and persecution resulting in the destruction of entire communities. Today, the new democratic government in Chile has provided financial support for Mapuche groups. The call now is for judicious funding of projects that the Mapuche themselves plan. The Mapuche persist in demanding respect for their rights as a people, the return of their lands, and justice and freedom.
The collection is hand turned from solid bars of a specially designed dark grey resin interleaved with jagged layers of white resin, portraying rock formation commonly found in the region. The pens feature a solid sterling silver ring decorated with drawings from the Mapuche flag. A medal on the cap is engraved with a picture of the Mapuche calendar portrayed in the flag as well as rings in resin in same colors as the flag.
The sterling clip features a three-dimensional representation of the typical tribal totem, called Chemamull.

The collection is comprised of 541 numbered Special Edition fountain pens in vermeil trim (gold-plating over sterling silver) with a push button filling system. The Limited Edition comprises both 1,541 numbered fountain pens, cartridge/converter filling, and 1,541 ball pens with sterling silver trim. Each fountain pen is enhanced with an 18 kt gold nib, available in M, F, XF and B widths. The ball pens are easily convertible into rollerballs.

Place Vendome, 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 Vendome 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 decorated with added metal parts, sumptuous cornices, precious hematites and the subtle colour of grey lacquer, all set off by a luxurious palladium finish. The pen echoes the appearance of the column in the square. Napoleon’s famous quotation is engraved on the body of the pen - Impossible n’est pas français -(Nothing is impossible for the French).
This unique Limited Edition is numbered out of 1810 fountain pens and rollerballs, a reference to the date when Napoleon erected the Vendome Column.The 18 kt gold nib is available in medium width only, cartridge/converter fill.

Neptune is the God of Water and the Sea in Roman Mythology. He is the calm Emperor of a peaceful kingdom under the deep sea, knowing and controlling everything that happens related to the sea. As soon as the winds start to create disturbances, Neptune appears and with his noble serenity, re-establishes tranquility and order. S.T. Dupont pays tribute to the crucial element – water – and its Roman God through this limited edition embodying waves and vibrations of the sea in a very sophisticated, deep blue Chinese placed lacquer. The mirror polished palladium conveys mystery and luxury. As a signature to this limited edition, three circles are engraved in a palladium circle. The fountain pen is cartridge/converter fill, enhanced with an 18 kt gold nib in Medium width. Each writing instrument is made in an edition of 888 pieces worldwide.