Vintage Industrial Electrical Panel Box – “BELLS” Stenciled Cover

Description :
A vintage industrial electrical panel box with original white enamel finish and bold red stencil lettering reading “BELLS” across the front. Features a smaller inset access door with latch, likely used to house wiring or relay systems for factory bells, alarms, or timed signal systems. The box shows authentic patina, with chipped paint, surface wear, and signs of age consistent with decades of industrial use. A rugged and visually striking piece of factory salvage suitable for wall display, repurposing, or incorporation into steampunk/industrial interior design. Not tested for electrical use — sold as a display/decor item.
Era
Mid-20th century (c. 1940s–1960s).

Style
Industrial, Factory, Steampunk, Salvage Décor.

Technique
Pressed and welded steel with enamel coating and stenciled lettering.

Tools Used
Metal fabrication, industrial paint/stencil application.

History
Panel boxes like this were common in large factories, warehouses, and schools, where bell or alarm systems needed centralized electrical control. Today, they are collectible artifacts of industrial design, often appreciated for their bold typography and utilitarian aesthetic.

Manufacturer / Maker
Unknown – American industrial electrical hardware.

Measurements
16 ½″ W × 20 ½″ H × 5 3/8″ D

Suggested Weight
~25–30 lbs.

Item Number : P14334

Category : Electrical

Brand : UK