High voltage — danger of death - Plaque (2) - Aluminium
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Mayco Barcelona electric warning plaques in aluminium, two circular signs from Spain dating to 1979 with the model GC-21 and a total size of 22 cm diameter, 0.3 cm thick and about 0.200 g each, in good used condition with minor age-related imperfections, titled Alta tensión — peligro de muerte.
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Vintage electrical sign Not to be touched "Danger of death" Measures 22 cm
The images show two enamelled plates or old danger signs of electrical danger that were used in Spain during the 1960s to 1980s on installations, poles and high-voltage switchgear cabinets.
Piece descriptions
• Top plate: It is a red circular plate with a white edge and white letters bearing the classic text "DO NOT TOUCH DANGER OF DEATH" and the silhouette of a person suffering an electric shock marked with a lightning bolt.
• Bottom plate: It is another red and white circular plate that only shows the iconography of the electrocuted figure by a lightning bolt, without the perimeter text.
Information of interest
• Manufacturing: This type of industrial warning signs were usually enamelled iron or metal plate and followed the historical electrical regulations standards of the time (such as UNESA regulations).
• Collecting: They are currently highly valued collectible objects within the vintage and industrial decor market.
The image shows a circular metal warning plate or sign manufactured by Mayco Barcelona with the code GC-21 and dated February 1979.
Main details
• Object: Circular grayish metal plate with holes around the edges for mounting.
• Visible inscriptions:
• mayco (logo)
• BARCELONA
• GC -21 (model or reference)
• FEBRUARY 1979 (manufacturing date)
• Usual use: This type of industrial plates from the era were used as access covers, indicators, or warning plates in technical or electrical installations in Spain.
Vintage electrical sign Not to be touched "Danger of death" Measures 22 cm
The images show two enamelled plates or old danger signs of electrical danger that were used in Spain during the 1960s to 1980s on installations, poles and high-voltage switchgear cabinets.
Piece descriptions
• Top plate: It is a red circular plate with a white edge and white letters bearing the classic text "DO NOT TOUCH DANGER OF DEATH" and the silhouette of a person suffering an electric shock marked with a lightning bolt.
• Bottom plate: It is another red and white circular plate that only shows the iconography of the electrocuted figure by a lightning bolt, without the perimeter text.
Information of interest
• Manufacturing: This type of industrial warning signs were usually enamelled iron or metal plate and followed the historical electrical regulations standards of the time (such as UNESA regulations).
• Collecting: They are currently highly valued collectible objects within the vintage and industrial decor market.
The image shows a circular metal warning plate or sign manufactured by Mayco Barcelona with the code GC-21 and dated February 1979.
Main details
• Object: Circular grayish metal plate with holes around the edges for mounting.
• Visible inscriptions:
• mayco (logo)
• BARCELONA
• GC -21 (model or reference)
• FEBRUARY 1979 (manufacturing date)
• Usual use: This type of industrial plates from the era were used as access covers, indicators, or warning plates in technical or electrical installations in Spain.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Title
High voltage — danger of death
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Aluminium
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
22 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
0.3 cm
Weight
0.2 g
Estimated period
1970-1980
Qualification
Original/official
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