Follow the fire safety requirements - Enamel sign - Enamel, Iron
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Original Bulgarian industrial enamel sign, 50 × 30 cm, made of enamel and iron, dating to the 1970s–1980s, with the inscription “Спазвай противопожарните изисквания” and in good condition.
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A bold and authentic enamel sign from Bulgaria’s communist era (1960s–1980s), produced exclusively for use in state-run factories, institutions, and industrial complexes. Never intended for public purchase, these signs were part of the strict safety infrastructure mandated by the government — making surviving examples like this one increasingly rare today.
The powerful Cyrillic inscription reads: “Спазвай противопожарните изисквания” (“Follow the fire safety requirements”), a command that carried more than just practical weight. In the highly regulated workplaces of socialist Bulgaria, such signage embodied both discipline and authority, reminding workers that safety was a collective responsibility tied to the larger goals of production and progress.
Measuring an impressive 50x30 cm. Its glossy surface retains striking vibrancy, and the mounting holes remain intact and in excellent condition — ideal for both preservation and display.
What sets this piece apart is its presence: larger, more visually commanding than many standard workplace signs, it was designed to be seen and respected. Today, it stands as a rare cultural artifact that combines industrial strength with historical resonance.
A unique opportunity to own a genuine Cold War-era enamel sign, rare in both size and subject matter — a statement piece for collectors of socialist memorabilia, design enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a tangible reminder of an era when even safety instructions carried the weight of authority.
A bold and authentic enamel sign from Bulgaria’s communist era (1960s–1980s), produced exclusively for use in state-run factories, institutions, and industrial complexes. Never intended for public purchase, these signs were part of the strict safety infrastructure mandated by the government — making surviving examples like this one increasingly rare today.
The powerful Cyrillic inscription reads: “Спазвай противопожарните изисквания” (“Follow the fire safety requirements”), a command that carried more than just practical weight. In the highly regulated workplaces of socialist Bulgaria, such signage embodied both discipline and authority, reminding workers that safety was a collective responsibility tied to the larger goals of production and progress.
Measuring an impressive 50x30 cm. Its glossy surface retains striking vibrancy, and the mounting holes remain intact and in excellent condition — ideal for both preservation and display.
What sets this piece apart is its presence: larger, more visually commanding than many standard workplace signs, it was designed to be seen and respected. Today, it stands as a rare cultural artifact that combines industrial strength with historical resonance.
A unique opportunity to own a genuine Cold War-era enamel sign, rare in both size and subject matter — a statement piece for collectors of socialist memorabilia, design enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a tangible reminder of an era when even safety instructions carried the weight of authority.
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