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Unique Recycled Auto Part Chess Set, "Recycling Challenge"
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
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Components may vary slightly in size and form
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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- Premium Gift Wrap? No
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LaDawn
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07/02/2016
"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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08/13/2022
"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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- This was a gift for: Wife
- Occasion: anniversary
Diane
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07/29/2021
"Really beautifully crafted"
My nephew said it was the best present ever :-).
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- This was a gift for: Nephew
- Occasion: birthday
Mariah
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05/07/2021
"Excellent craftsmanship"
I ordered this as a gift for my father-in-law, a chess enthusiast. He was impressed with the craftsmanship and creativity. Two thumbs up!
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Kiara
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01/28/2021
"Great gift for a mechanic"
Amazing piece, but it did get scratched easily.
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Julia
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10/28/2020
"Amazing"
Great Xmas gift for father-in-law!
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- Napping
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- This was a gift for: Father-in-law
- Occasion: Christmas
Elizabeth
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05/31/2023
"Gift for my boyfriend"
This is amazing the craftsmanship is excellent very happy
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- This was a gift for: Boyfriend
- Occasion: Father's Day
Amy
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05/25/2023
"Perfect for my Home Theater"
Adorable sculpture made from recycled materials. So Im helping the environment while also decorating my home. This is the cutest addition to my home theater. It is well made and I know will be treasured for a long time.
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Josephine
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05/20/2023
"great gift"
This is a great gift for someone who works a lot with a computer. It is well made and fun. My one complaint is that it is described as a male executive. It should be unisex.
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- This was a gift for: Sister
- Occasion: 'just because'
bmont
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04/21/2023
"this looks like my son"
i gave him this representation of himself and he loved it.
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- something to look at when taking a break from work
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Doug
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03/24/2023
"Mexican recycled metal art"
This is my 5 piece Mr Ramirezs that I have purchased from Novica. Very Cool all you motorcycle enthusiast dont let pas you by. I very much like Mr. Ramirezs work as well as Novica management
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Lois
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02/13/2023
"Art gallery/fair trade item"
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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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