Caution: Suspended loads - Sign - Metal
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Original Italian metal construction safety sign from the 1960s–70s, circular with a 40 cm diameter (40 cm height, 1 mm depth), weighing 500 g, featuring industrial pictograms and the warning text, with the original suspension chain and used with signs of age and staining.
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Original construction-site safety sign – Metal – Italy – 1960s/1970s
Rare original construction site safety sign, made of painted sheet metal, Italian-made, with industrial pictograms and the inscription:
No passing or stopping.
Under scaffolding, scaffolding
The Suspended Loads
An authentic artifact of industrial archaeology, used in construction and infrastructure sites, today highly sought after by collectors, interior designers, and enthusiasts of industrial design.
Features
Material: metal (sheet metal)
Diameter: about 40 cm
Form: circular
Support: original chain for suspension
Graphic: screen-printed industrial pictograms
Era: second half of the twentieth century (the 1960s–1970s approx.).
Origin: Italy
Condition
The sign shows clear signs of age and wear, consistent with its original function:
scratches
oxidations
authentic patina
Original, unrestored conditions that enhance its charm and authenticity.
(The back is neutral in raw metal, as used in industrial applications.)
- Ideal for
Collections of historical signage
Industrial / loft furniture
Creative environments, studios, showrooms
Photo shoots or set designs
Design and work culture enthusiasts
Shipping
Careful packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport.
Original construction-site safety sign – Metal – Italy – 1960s/1970s
Rare original construction site safety sign, made of painted sheet metal, Italian-made, with industrial pictograms and the inscription:
No passing or stopping.
Under scaffolding, scaffolding
The Suspended Loads
An authentic artifact of industrial archaeology, used in construction and infrastructure sites, today highly sought after by collectors, interior designers, and enthusiasts of industrial design.
Features
Material: metal (sheet metal)
Diameter: about 40 cm
Form: circular
Support: original chain for suspension
Graphic: screen-printed industrial pictograms
Era: second half of the twentieth century (the 1960s–1970s approx.).
Origin: Italy
Condition
The sign shows clear signs of age and wear, consistent with its original function:
scratches
oxidations
authentic patina
Original, unrestored conditions that enhance its charm and authenticity.
(The back is neutral in raw metal, as used in industrial applications.)
- Ideal for
Collections of historical signage
Industrial / loft furniture
Creative environments, studios, showrooms
Photo shoots or set designs
Design and work culture enthusiasts
Shipping
Careful packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title
Caution: Suspended loads
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Metal
Qualification
Original/official
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
1 mm
Diameter
40 cm
Weight
500 g
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No
Estimated Period
1960-1970
