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Are Neon Signs Dangerous?
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As long as none of the chemical-containing tubes are broken, neon signs are totally safe. If a tube breaks and you come into contact with the mercury, you may want to consider seeking emergency medical attention.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Vintage Neon "YOU" Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage neon sign, spelling Y - O - U. handcut metal channel letters with hand bent neon glass
Category
Vintage 1980s American Signs
Materials
Metal
$7,500 / set
Vintage "Cabins" Single Sided Porcelain Neon Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage neon sign advertising cabins for rent. This piece features a bold Bauhaus-style font in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Signs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
OPEN LATE Neon Sign, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage neon sign, likely custom made for a restaurant. Hand made glass mounted to a black
Category
1990s American Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
'Donuts Cafe' Neon Sign, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely vintage neon sign that reads Donuts Cafe, perfect for adding a nostalgic touch to your
Category
1990s North American Industrial Signs
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Hobart Kitchen Machines Mid Century Neon Sign
By Neon Products
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice vintage neon sign advertising the Hobart Food Machine company . Founded in 1897 making
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Steel
Incredible Rare Neon Vintage Hotel Sign
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye popping one of a kind vintage Hotel neon sign, 2 sided mounted on a tin horizontal box. It’s a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Signs
Materials
Steel
