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Unique Recycled Auto Part Chess Set, "Recycling Challenge"

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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... 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
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Components may vary slightly in size and form
  • CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
  • Product ID: 121771

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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!

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!

Diane

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Jul 29, 2021

Really beautifully crafted”

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

DaffyDu

Verified Reviewer

Oct 28, 2025

Ordered for our fire department”

I head our local fire safe council, and I couldnt resist this sculpture for our fire department, which we work closely with. In fact, I went back and ordered more because our chief loved it and thought we could make it the basis of an annual award to a firefighter or fire prevention staff member. A friend whos a woodworker is going to make redwood bases for them, so we can get a trophy shop to engrave and mount descriptions. This is all very exciting!

Gifts,

Ellen

Verified Reviewer

Oct 27, 2025

Smile for the Camera!”

This item is well made and a very unique gift for the photographer in your life.

Joan

Verified Reviewer

Sep 18, 2025

Wonderful!”

This is the fourth piece I have purchased from Mr Ramirez. (The other three were cats.) They are all fantastic! He captures the essence of a person, occupation or thing with just a few pieces of recycled metal. I don know how he does it. This motorbike is a gift for a person who once rode a full-sized one, but is now too old to continue. I know he will love it and it will give him happy memories.

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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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