Electrical Hazard - Enamel sign - Metal

ORIGINAL ELECTRICAL HAZARD SIGN
“DO NOT TOUCH – RISK OF DEATH”

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

- Original use
These signs were used for:
Electrical switchboards
Transformer cabins
Industrial plants
Factories, railways, power plants, or public infrastructures
They served as an official warning of mortal danger, mounted on walls or on metal structures thanks to the original corner holes.

- Technical characteristics
Material: metal
Dimensions: 16 × 22 cm
Original mounting holes
Raised lettering and graphic (industrial print)

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

- Condition
Original vintage condition, unrestored
Patina of time present, with signs of wear, small oxidations and abrasions consistent with real use
Graphic remains clearly legible and highly impactful
The imperfections attest to authenticity and the original use of the piece.

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

- Shipping
Careful packaging
Tracked shipping

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

We disclaim any responsibility for non-collecting uses.