Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:42 am
1st gen. Lily Water w/original Keyway! (Pics and Video!)
Hey guys!
Look at what I found today! It's a super rare 1st generation 12 Pin, 57mm, stainless steel Lily Water Buddhist themed Padlock!
This version has an engraved logo, a hinged shackle, Gold color keys and most importantly has a keyway and key with the classic shaped Buddhist Swastika.
Here you can see the difference with the 2nd generation Brass version:
I did a little research and I found that the 2nd generation keyway is more of a "Malta" or "Japanese" Style Swastika, while the 1st Generation is more of a Tibetan style Swastika.
I am not sure why they changed their design, but it may have been due to complaints from people confusing the symbol with the Nazi symbol.
I found this is absolutely brand new condition. It had been sitting wrapped in plastic for many years. The shop keeper didn't even have a clue how long he had it-- so long he forgot! I was also able to grab some Key blanks from his dusty old key bin!
I made a video with a closer look and details here:
I have 2 of them! One for my collection and one I will put on ebay for another lucky collector to get his hands on!
Look at what I found today! It's a super rare 1st generation 12 Pin, 57mm, stainless steel Lily Water Buddhist themed Padlock!
This version has an engraved logo, a hinged shackle, Gold color keys and most importantly has a keyway and key with the classic shaped Buddhist Swastika.
Here you can see the difference with the 2nd generation Brass version:
I did a little research and I found that the 2nd generation keyway is more of a "Malta" or "Japanese" Style Swastika, while the 1st Generation is more of a Tibetan style Swastika.
I am not sure why they changed their design, but it may have been due to complaints from people confusing the symbol with the Nazi symbol.
I found this is absolutely brand new condition. It had been sitting wrapped in plastic for many years. The shop keeper didn't even have a clue how long he had it-- so long he forgot! I was also able to grab some Key blanks from his dusty old key bin!
I made a video with a closer look and details here:
I have 2 of them! One for my collection and one I will put on ebay for another lucky collector to get his hands on!