Electrical Hazard - Enamel sign - Metal

Original electrical hazard plate
DO NOT TOUCH THE WIRES – DANGER OF DEATH

Authentic metal industrial warning sign used to warn of the danger of electrocution in technical and infrastructural environments. A visually striking object, with a direct and iconic language, now highly sought after by collectors of vintage safety signs.
The skull and crossbones graphic, accompanied by lightning bolts, is typical of historic Italian safety signage, designed to be immediately understandable and impactful.

- Original use
These plaques were used for:
Electrical panels
Transformer rooms
Industrial plants
facilities, railways, power plants, or public infrastructure.
They served as an official warning of deadly danger, to be mounted on walls or on metal structures thanks to the original holes at the corners.

Technical features
Material: metal
Dimensions: 12 × 17 cm
Weight: about 50 g
Original mounting holes
Raised lettering and graphics (industrial printing)

Epoca
Vintage – mid-20th century (circa the 1950s–1970s)
(attribution based on graphic style, typography and production technique)

Condition
Original, period-accurate condition, not restored.
A patina of time is present, with signs of wear, small oxidations, and abrasions consistent with real use.
A highly legible graphic with strong visual impact.
The imperfections attest to the piece's authenticity and its original use.

Collector's interest
Ideal for:
Collectors of safety signs and placards.
Fans of vintage industrial objects.
Industrial furniture, loft, workshop, creative studio
Decoration for bars, venues, garages, and themed environments

Shipping
Careful packaging
Tracked shipment

- An original object, increasingly rare, with a strong and timeless aesthetic.
A true piece of Italian industrial signage history.

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