Electrical Hazard - Enamel sign - Metal

ORIGINAL ELECTRICAL DANGER 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 highly visually striking object, with a direct and iconic language, now much sought after by collectors of vintage safety signs.
The graphic featuring a skull and crossbones accompanied by lightning is typical of historical Italian safety signage, designed to be immediately understandable and impactful.

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

- Technical specifications
Material: metal
Dimensions: 12 × 17 cm
Weight: about 50 g
Original mounting holes
Relief inscription and graphics (industrial print)

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

- Condition
Original vintage conditions, not restored
Patina of time present, with signs of wear, minor oxidation and abrasions consistent with real use
Graphics clearly legible and visually striking
The imperfections attest to authenticity and original use of the piece.

- Collecting interest
Ideal for:
Collectors of safety signs and placards
Fans of vintage industrial objects
Industrial décor, lofts, workshops, creative studios
Decor for bars, venues, garages, theming

- Shipping
Careful packaging
Tracked shipping

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

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