Electrical Hazard - Enamel sign - Metal

ORIGINAL ELECTRICAL HAZARD PLATE
"DO NOT TOUCH THE WIRES – DANGER OF DEATH"

Authentic metal industrial warning 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 by vintage safety signage collectors.
The skull and crossbones graphic accompanied by lightning bolts is typical of historic Italian safety signage, designed to be immediately understandable and impactful.

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

- Technical characteristics
Material: metal
Dimensions: 12 × 17 cm
Original mounting holes
Raised inscription and graphics (industrial printing)

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

- Condition
Original vintage condition, not restored
Present patina of time, with signs of wear, small oxidations and scratches consistent with real use
Legible and highly impactful graphics
The imperfections attest to the piece’s authenticity and original use

- Collectible interest
Ideal for:
Collectors of safety signs and boards
Enthusiasts of vintage industrial objects
Industrial décor, lofts, workshops, creative studios
Decoration for bars, venues, garages, thematically styled spaces

- Shipping
Careful packaging
Tracked shipping

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

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