Electrical Hazard - Enamel sign - Metal

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

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

- Original use
These plates 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 holes at the corners.

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

- Era
Vintage – mid-20th century (circa 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
Graphics clearly legible and highly impactful
The imperfections attest to authenticity and original use of the piece.

- Collectors’ 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 packing
Tracked shipping

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

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