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Unique Recycled Auto Part Chess Set, "Recycling Challenge"

Product ID: 121771

The imaginative mind of Armando Ramirez transforms scrap metal into a sleek, black and silver chess set. Ramirez collects the leftover metal pieces... more

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The imaginative mind of Armando Ramirez transforms scrap metal into a sleek, black and silver chess set. Ramirez collects the leftover metal pieces off a die machine and shapes them into the pawns, horses, and parts of the kings, which also feature cogs from a car's electrical system. The queens are made from screws, auto part cogs and bearings. The bishops are shaped from spark plugs and the towers from cogwheels. The board is made from a metal sheet and features ornate iron wires and bendix caps taken from a car.

Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present. The finish can vary from matte to shiny, as each chess set is a unique piece of handcrafted art.

  • 2.80 kgs
  • 6.2 lbs
  • Board: 5 cm H x 31.05 cm W x 31.05 cm D
  • Board: 2" H x 12.25" W x 12.25" D
  • Largest Piece: 8.2 cm H x 3.5 cm W x 2.5 cm D
  • Largest Piece: 3.2" H x 1.4" W x 1" D
  • Smallest Piece: 3.2 cm H x 2.5 cm Diam.
  • Smallest Piece: 1.3" H x 1" Diam.

  • Recycled metal
  • Components may vary slightly in size and form
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 121771
Armando Ramirez
Armando Ramirez

Mexico

Recycled metal sculptures

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LaDawn

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Jul 02, 2016

Chess at it's Best”

This is an exceptional piece of Art! So pleased with my order!

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Meghan

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Aug 13, 2022

Absolutely wonderful!”

Bought this set as an anniversary present for my wife. She works with cars so this was perfect! Thank you!

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Diane

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Jul 29, 2021

Really beautifully crafted”

My nephew said it was the best present ever :-).

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Julia

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Dec 15, 2024

Great gift for a sailor!”

The sailor liked it very much and said it would remind him to go out sailing more often!

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Dawn

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Dec 12, 2024

So unique and great detail and craftsmanship”

I first purchased a piece of Armondos metal recycled art here in the US at Christmas village, it is a holiday outdoor village market, that they have for about a month only during the holidays. It is a village of different cultures/nationalities, from all over the world. I bought an upcycled Motorcycle piece. Unfortunately all I have is a photo of the box, with the picture of the item on it. As I gave it to someone as a gift. It was just so unique, the perfect gift for whom I was purchasing it for. Fast forward I returned to the Christmas village yearly looking for his stuff again, but to my sadness he was not there. About two years ago, I found his art work here on Novica and purchased another piece(Truck Cab) for a gift. Again the gift was a hit, the person loved it, and its uniqueness, that no 2 are really the same, because they are hand crafted. I am a big Fan of Armondos upcycled art.

Purchased Item Rustic Long Haul Truck Cab, Original Trucker Statuette of Recycled Car Parts from Mexico

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Teri

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Nov 18, 2024

Nephew Pleases”

My nephew is new to golfing. He has this Golf Tourney sculpture on his desk. He loved it.

Conversation Piece This was a gift for Nephew Occasion: 'just because'

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Confronting Adversity

This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Armando Ramirez has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $3500 and the most recent for $4000. Proceeds were used to buy materials and also a machine for soldering his metal art.

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Armando's income helps pay for the education of his two daughters.

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