This Limited Edition collection is the result of a perfect match between two remarkable 19th century celebrities. In 1872, the first of the duo, Simon Tissot Dupont invented the art of travel for leading figures of the time. His counterpart, Jules Verne, foresaw travel in outer space, which would change the history of mankind forever.
Shoot the Moon – A celebration of imagination and excellence.
The theme of “Shoot the Moon” stems from the French writer’s most famous work, “De la Terre a la Lune” (From the Earth to the Moon). The collection also celebrates the power of the imagination and its capacity to change the world. In the same way, the craftsmen of the Faverges workshops used their hands to mould Chinese lacquer, rare metals and precious stones. Inspired by this otherworldly novel, in which three adventurers reach the moon on board a vessel shot out of a huge cannon, the craftsmen designed and created new, exceptional and ultra-sophisticated objects.
Premium Limited Collection
S.T. Dupont pays tribute to the famous Author Jules Verne and his novel ‘From the Earth to the Moon’ written in 1865, with this new limited edition, Shoot The Moon. This book is part of “the voyages extraordinaires”. Jules Verne has imagined an extraordinary adventure : at the end of the war of secession, the gun club of Baltimore tries to send a projectile on the moon with an impressive cannon. Astronomy and artillery are strongly part of the novel, as a technical means to go to the moon.
The Premium Edition is made of black Chinese lacquer with palladium trim, adorned with unique patterns. Palladium powder is used for symbolising the stars in the sky. The fountain pen features a solid rhodium-plated 18K gold nib.
Each Premium piece is limited to 1,865, in reference to the publication date of the novel “From the Earth to the Moon”.
The Premium Edition Fountain Pen/141031, Rollerball/142031, Ligne 2 Lighter/016151, each limited to 1,865, in reference to the publication date of the novel “From the Earth to the Moon”.
Prestige Limited Collection
The Prestige Collection is marked by articulated gold parts and decorations engraved on hand-hinted Chinese lacquer. The colour of the lacquer is reminiscent of 19th-centruy leather goods, and these warm shades amplify the pale glow of the fascinating moonstone which perfectly complements each piece.
To mark the year the novel was published, 1865 numbered editions were made.
Inspired by the finest French artillery, these writing instruments are fitted with a twistable piston system on the clip and a rotating ring featuring the various phases of the moon.
Each piece is shaped like a French cannon adorned with gold-plated fittings and brown placed lacquer. The clip is set with a large moonstone and features an adjustable target sight on the end. The barrel is set with a filigree astrolabe design and engraved with zodiac signs and moon phases on the band of the pen. A shuttle rocket is found inside the pen end.
The Prestige Limited Edition Fountain Pen/241031, Rollerball/242031 and Lighter/016150 are also limited to 1865 Pieces to mark the year, the novel was published.
The Limited Edition Prestige Writing Kits Limited to 865 pieces and the Collector Sets limited to 165 pieces consist of a lacquered wood base that adjusts to aim the “cannon” pen and serves as a desk stand.
Diamond Edition
Astronomy and artillery are strong elements of the novel, and are echoed in the design of the “Shoot the Moon” collection. 205 white diamonds, totaling 2.29-carats adorn this platinum finished lighter. There are intricate engravings which cover all surfaces of the lighter and it features the famous S.T. Dupont Ligne 2 ignition with a double-wide cigar flame. The pen is embellished with 237 diamonds. The Diamond Edition is limited to only 28 pieces worldwide.
Launch 2015
Premium Fountain Pen
Premium Rollerball
Premium L2 Lighter
Prestige Fountain Pen
Prestige Rollerball
Prestige L2 Lighter
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Diamond Collection
