20世纪初意大利工业危险警示牌 – “请勿触摸，触碰即死” – 骷髅头与交叉骨标志 - 匾 - 金属

地道的意大利20世纪早期工业警示牌，醒目的标语“NON TOCCARE SI MUORE”（意为“请勿触摸—您将丧命”），并搭配强烈的骷髅头与交叉骨图案。This type of signage belongs to the early electrification era in Italy, when industrial safety standards were not yet regulated and visual communication relied on strong, direct and universally understandable symbols to prevent fatal accidents. Manufactured in pressed metal (steel or iron), the sign displays embossed lettering and detailed graphic work, typical of early industrial production. The surface shows a rich and genuine original patina, with oxidation, wear and paint loss consistent with long-term exposure in industrial environments. Such signs were commonly installed in: power stations and transformer rooms railway infrastructure factories and mechanical workshops The dramatic wording and bold imagery reflect a pre-regulation period, where warning messages were intentionally explicit and uncompromising. The skull and crossbones symbol, widely recognized as a universal sign of danger, reinforces the visual impact and makes this piece highly collectible and decorative. Dimensions: approx. 20 x 16.5 cm Material: pressed metal Period: early 20th century (circa 1900–1930) Condition: original patina, unrestored, with signs of age and use consistent with its history A highly evocative and authentic piece of early industrial safety history, ideal for collectors of vintage signage, industrial design and historical memorabilia.