Electrical Hazard - Enamel sign - Metal

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

Authentic industrial metal warning sign, used to alert to the danger of electric shock in technical and infrastructural environments. A visually striking object, with direct, iconic language, today highly sought after by collectors of vintage safety signs.
The graphic of 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, fixed to walls or metal structures thanks to the original holes in the corners.

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

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

- Condition
Original vintage condition, not restored
Patina of time present, with signs of wear, small oxidations and abrasions consistent with real use
Graphic clearly legible and with strong visual impact
The imperfections attest to the authenticity and original use of the piece.

- Collecting interest
Ideal for:
Collectors of signs and safety plaques
Enthusiasts of vintage industrial objects
Industrial decor, lofts, workshops, creative studios
Decoration for bars, venues, garages, or themed spaces

- Shipping
Careful packaging
Tracked shipping

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

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