Electrical Hazard - Enamel sign - Metal

OFFICIAL ELECTRICAL HAZARD SIGN

“DO NOT TOUCH THE WIRES – DANGER OF DEATH”

Authentic metal industrial warning plate, used to warn of the danger of electrocution in technical and infrastructural environments. A striking object, with direct and iconic language, today highly sought after by collectors of vintage safety signs.

The skull and crossbones graphic is typical of historic Italian safety signage, designed to be instantly understandable and impactful.

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

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

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

- Condition
Original period condition, not restored
Present patina of time, with slight signs of wear and minor abrasions consistent with real use
Graphics clearly legible and highly impactful
The imperfections attest to the authenticity and original use of the piece.

- Collector interest
Ideal for:
Collectors of safety signs and placards
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.

No responsibility is accepted for uses other than collecting.