Enamel sign - “No Smoking! Danger!” - Metal
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Original Soviet metal industrial warning sign from the USSR, dating to circa 1970s–1980s, model “No Smoking! Danger!”, in fair condition with heavy wear and possibly missing parts, dimensions 44 × 35 cm.
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Original vintage Soviet industrial warning sign from the USSR, dating approximately from the 1970s–1980s.
The sign bears the Russian inscription:
“НЕ КУРИТЬ! ОПАСНО!”
which translates as:
“No Smoking! Danger!”
This type of warning sign was intended for use in factories, workshops, warehouses, technical rooms and other industrial areas where smoking could create a serious fire or safety hazard.
The sign is made of metal, with a yellow-green background and large pale lettering. The simple, direct warning and bold typography are highly characteristic of Soviet industrial safety signage.
Approximate dimensions:
* Width: about 44 cm
* Height: about 35 cm
The sign is preserved in authentic vintage condition, with strong traces of age and industrial use, including surface wear, scratches, oxidation, rust, staining and wear around the edges and corners.
It has not been restored. The original patina and visible wear give the piece a particularly strong and authentic industrial character.
A distinctive example of Soviet industrial safety signage and graphic design, suitable for collectors of USSR memorabilia, industrial and loft-style interiors, workshops, garages, bars, cafés or display.
Details
* Origin: USSR
* Period: circa 1970s–1980s
* Type: Industrial warning / safety sign
* Inscription: “НЕ КУРИТЬ! ОПАСНО!”
* English meaning: “No Smoking! Danger!”
* Material: Metal
* Language: Russian
* Approx. size: 44 × 35 cm
* Original period item
* Original paint and lettering
* Unrestored condition
* Strong authentic age-related patina
* Visible oxidation and rust
* Characteristic Soviet industrial design
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and clearly show the original condition and patina of the sign.
Original vintage Soviet industrial warning sign from the USSR, dating approximately from the 1970s–1980s.
The sign bears the Russian inscription:
“НЕ КУРИТЬ! ОПАСНО!”
which translates as:
“No Smoking! Danger!”
This type of warning sign was intended for use in factories, workshops, warehouses, technical rooms and other industrial areas where smoking could create a serious fire or safety hazard.
The sign is made of metal, with a yellow-green background and large pale lettering. The simple, direct warning and bold typography are highly characteristic of Soviet industrial safety signage.
Approximate dimensions:
* Width: about 44 cm
* Height: about 35 cm
The sign is preserved in authentic vintage condition, with strong traces of age and industrial use, including surface wear, scratches, oxidation, rust, staining and wear around the edges and corners.
It has not been restored. The original patina and visible wear give the piece a particularly strong and authentic industrial character.
A distinctive example of Soviet industrial safety signage and graphic design, suitable for collectors of USSR memorabilia, industrial and loft-style interiors, workshops, garages, bars, cafés or display.
Details
* Origin: USSR
* Period: circa 1970s–1980s
* Type: Industrial warning / safety sign
* Inscription: “НЕ КУРИТЬ! ОПАСНО!”
* English meaning: “No Smoking! Danger!”
* Material: Metal
* Language: Russian
* Approx. size: 44 × 35 cm
* Original period item
* Original paint and lettering
* Unrestored condition
* Strong authentic age-related patina
* Visible oxidation and rust
* Characteristic Soviet industrial design
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and clearly show the original condition and patina of the sign.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Russia
Material
Metal
Model
“No Smoking! Danger!”
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
35 cm
Width
44 cm
Depth
1 mm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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