Electrical Hazard - Enamel sign - Metal

ORIGINAL ELECTRICAL DANGER SIGN
“DO NOT TOUCH WIRES – DANGER OF DEATH”

Authentic industrial metal warning plaque, used to alert to the danger of electrocution in technical and infrastructure environments. A visually striking object, with direct and iconic language, today highly sought after by collectors of vintage safety signs.
The graphic of skull and crossbones is typical of historical Italian safety signage, designed to be immediately understandable and impactful.

- Original use
These signs were used for:
Quadruple electrical panels? No, the term is switchboards/electrical switchboards
Switchgear cabinets
Industrial plants
Facilities, railways, power plants, or public infrastructures
They served as an official mortal danger notice, mounted on walls or on metal structures thanks to the original corner holes.

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

- Era
Vintage – mid-20th century (approx. 1950s–1970s)
(attribution based on graphic style, typography and production technique)

- Condition
Original period conditions, not restored
Patina of age present, with signs of wear, small rusts and abrasions consistent with real use
Graphic clearly legible and highly impactful
The imperfections attest to authenticity and the piece’s original use

- Collectible interest
Ideal for:
Collectors of safety signs and warning placards
Enthusiasts of vintage industrial objects
Industrial decor for lofts, workshops, creative studios
Decoration for bars, venues, garages, thematic environments

- Shipping
Careful packing
Tracked shipping

- Original, increasingly rare item, with a strong, timeless aesthetic.
A true piece of Italian industrial signaling history.

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