Old Soviet Sign - Enamel sign - Enamel, Steel
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Vintage Soviet Enamel High Voltage Warning Sign — ВЛ-220кВ — Россь–Гродно №1 — 1967 — USSR / Belarus
A rare and historically significant vintage Soviet enamel warning sign from a 220kV high voltage power transmission line — route Rossь–Grodno No.1, dated 1967. A genuine piece of Cold War Soviet industrial infrastructure — beautifully graphic with wonderful authentic patina.
Text: ВЛ-220кВ / РОССЬ–ГРОДНО №1 / 713 / 1967Г
Translation: High Voltage Power Line 220kV / Rossь–Grodno No.1 / Pylon/tower No.713 / Year 1967
Graphic: Black lightning bolt in warning triangle — standard Soviet electrical hazard symbol
Material: Vitreous enamel on steel
Colour: White background — black stencilled text and graphic
Mounting: Corner holes for post/pylon fixing
Style: Soviet / industrial / Cold War / power infrastructure
Condition: Good vintage condition — heavy authentic rust patina on edges and surface consistent with 60 years of outdoor use on high voltage pylon — enamel largely intact
Origin: Belarusian SSR — Soviet Union (route between Rossь and Grodno, Belarus)
Date: 1967
A rare and specific piece of Soviet industrial history — from an identified power line route in Belarus. Highly collectible for lovers of Soviet memorabilia, Cold War history, industrial graphic design, and vintage signage. This item will be sent via registered and tracked courier.
Seller's Story
We offer top quality postindustrial goods as well as antiques.
Attention:
Important information. If the item arrives damaged as a result of the brutality and bad handling of the shipping company, you must immediately file a claim with the shipping company. If you do not file a complaint, it means that you agree not to submit a complaint to Catawiki.
Attention: Because of the Russian attack on Ukraine, we cannot send our goods to Russian Federation and Ukraine.
Translated by Google TranslateVintage Soviet Enamel High Voltage Warning Sign — ВЛ-220кВ — Россь–Гродно №1 — 1967 — USSR / Belarus
A rare and historically significant vintage Soviet enamel warning sign from a 220kV high voltage power transmission line — route Rossь–Grodno No.1, dated 1967. A genuine piece of Cold War Soviet industrial infrastructure — beautifully graphic with wonderful authentic patina.
Text: ВЛ-220кВ / РОССЬ–ГРОДНО №1 / 713 / 1967Г
Translation: High Voltage Power Line 220kV / Rossь–Grodno No.1 / Pylon/tower No.713 / Year 1967
Graphic: Black lightning bolt in warning triangle — standard Soviet electrical hazard symbol
Material: Vitreous enamel on steel
Colour: White background — black stencilled text and graphic
Mounting: Corner holes for post/pylon fixing
Style: Soviet / industrial / Cold War / power infrastructure
Condition: Good vintage condition — heavy authentic rust patina on edges and surface consistent with 60 years of outdoor use on high voltage pylon — enamel largely intact
Origin: Belarusian SSR — Soviet Union (route between Rossь and Grodno, Belarus)
Date: 1967
A rare and specific piece of Soviet industrial history — from an identified power line route in Belarus. Highly collectible for lovers of Soviet memorabilia, Cold War history, industrial graphic design, and vintage signage. This item will be sent via registered and tracked courier.
Seller's Story
We offer top quality postindustrial goods as well as antiques.
Attention:
Important information. If the item arrives damaged as a result of the brutality and bad handling of the shipping company, you must immediately file a claim with the shipping company. If you do not file a complaint, it means that you agree not to submit a complaint to Catawiki.
Attention: Because of the Russian attack on Ukraine, we cannot send our goods to Russian Federation and Ukraine.
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Era
1900-2000
Title
Old Soviet Sign
Country of origin
Russia
Material
Enamel, Steel
Style
Industrial
Colour
Black, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20.5 cm
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
0.3 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Qualification
Original/official
