{"product_id":"vintage-red-devil-no-40-paint-scraper-union-new-jersey-c-1950s-1960s","title":"Vintage Red Devil No. 40 Paint Scraper, Union New Jersey, c. 1950s–1960s","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage Red Devil No. 40 paint and wood scraper, made in Union, New Jersey, with its original red-painted wooden handle, exposed natural wood collar, metal scraper head, and printed Red Devil maker’s mark. The tool shows honest working wear throughout, including paint loss, scuffs, darkened metal, surface oxidation, and age-related patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, graphic, and deeply utilitarian, this piece has the kind of visual character that belongs in a workshop, studio, or collected tool display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Devil began as Smith \u0026amp; Hemenway Company in the 19th century and became known for glazing, painting, and surface-preparation tools. The brand expanded into paint and wood scrapers in the 1930s, later operating from Union, New Jersey after relocating manufacturing there in the mid-1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis No. 40 scraper likely dates to the late 1950s or 1960s based on its Union, New Jersey marking, painted wooden handle, and mid-century Red Devil branding. It represents the era of American-made hand tools built for repair, surface prep, paint removal, and everyday shop use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Devil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObject\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo. 40 paint \/ wood scraper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnion, New Jersey, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage, c. late 1950s–1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted wood handle with metal scraper head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed-painted handle with natural wood collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage working condition with paint wear, scuffs, scratches, oxidation to metal, edge wear, and surface patina throughout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative display or light workshop use at buyer’s discretion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdd final measurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scraper is a small piece of American workshop history: practical, graphic, and visually strong without trying too hard. The red handle, worn edges, and original Red Devil mark give it instant character, whether styled in a tool collection, studio shelf, garage wall, or restoration workspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs especially well with vintage hardware, workbenches, old paint cans, industrial shelving, and collected restoration tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEO \u0026amp; Metadata\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Red Devil No. 40 Paint Scraper, Union New Jersey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeta Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Red Devil No. 40 paint and wood scraper made in Union, New Jersey, with original red-painted wooden handle, metal scraper head, and aged workshop patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eURL Slug:\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage-red-devil-no-40-paint-scraper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage Red Devil scraper, Red Devil No. 40 scraper, Union New Jersey tool, vintage paint scraper, vintage wood scraper, American made hand tool, vintage workshop decor, red handle scraper, old painter’s tool\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47718219939945,"sku":null,"price":69.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/DSC01112.jpg?v=1782266917","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/vintage-red-devil-no-40-paint-scraper-union-new-jersey-c-1950s-1960s","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}