{"product_id":"vintage-ekade-no-1059-paint-scrapers-with-red-devil-scraper-c-1940s-1960s","title":"Vintage EKADE No. 1059 Paint Scrapers with Red Devil Scraper, c. 1940s–1960s","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"440\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eVintage EKADE No. 1059 Paint Scrapers with Red Devil Scraper, c. 1940s–1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eThis pair of vintage paint scrapers represents a classic era of American hardware manufacturing when tools were built for durability and repair rather than disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eThe first scraper features a natural wooden handle stamped \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e“EKADE No. 1059.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Its solid handle and fixed steel blade plate reflect the straightforward design favored by mid-century craftsmen. The tool was intended for removing paint, adhesives, and surface buildup from wood, metal, and masonry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eThe second scraper bears the iconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eRed Devil\u003c\/strong\u003e branding, a company long associated with American painting and finishing tools. Its painted red handle still carries remnants of the original label, partially reading \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e“Red Devil – Union, N.J. – No. 1041.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The brand became widely known throughout the mid-20th century for professional-grade paint tools and contractor supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eBoth tools retain their original wooden handles and steel scraping plates, showing decades of honest wear that only working tools acquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eTogether they form a small but compelling example of mid-century American craftsmanship — utilitarian objects that carry the quiet history of tradespeople and restoration work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eDuring the mid-20th century, American tool manufacturers produced a wide range of specialized hand tools for painters, carpenters, and builders. Companies such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eRed Devil Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in the late 19th century, became staples in hardware stores across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003ePaint scrapers like these were essential equipment for preparing surfaces before repainting. Before the rise of electric sanders and chemical stripping agents, painters relied heavily on rigid steel scrapers to remove layers of old paint from windows, doors, siding, and furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eRed Devil Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, based in Union, New Jersey, became one of the most recognizable names in the trade, producing putty knives, scrapers, and caulking tools used by professionals and homeowners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003eToday, vintage hand tools like these are appreciated both by collectors and by craftspeople who value the durability and ergonomics of older tool designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paint scrapers \/ restoration tools\u003cbr data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eBrands:\u003c\/strong\u003e EKADE and Red Devil\u003cbr data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003eModel Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003e• EKADE No. 1059\u003cbr data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e• Red Devil No. 1041\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003cbr data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1940s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003e• Hardwood handles\u003cbr data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003e• Steel scraper plates\u003cbr data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003e• Metal mounting hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003eLength: ~7–8 inches each\u003cbr data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eBlade Width: ~2–3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eGood vintage condition with visible signs of use consistent with working tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3212\"\u003e• Wear and patina on wooden handles\u003cbr data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003e• Surface oxidation and wear on metal plates\u003cbr data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003e• Partial label loss on Red Devil scraper\u003cbr data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003e• Blade edges remain intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3284\"\u003eThese signs of age reflect the authentic working history of the tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003eVintage tools bring something modern décor rarely does: authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3583\"\u003eWhether displayed in a workshop, used as functional restoration tools, or incorporated into industrial-style décor, these scrapers carry the tactile history of craftsmanship and manual work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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