Zippo Lighter - Missouri Commemorative Holly Hobby Mikimoto's brooches are known for

Mikimoto's brooches are known for their distinctive Japanese clasps and hinges

which went bankrupt in 1977

In the 50s Japan produced some amazingly quirky pieces of collectable pottery for the global market

cook and philosopher

Zippo Lighter - Missouri Commemorative Holly Hobby Mikimoto's brooches are known forThis brass Zippo lighter features the USS Missouri and the Japanese surrender plaque. It commemorates the moment in World War II, when on September 2, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri (BB 63) in Tokyo Bay, Japanese officials signed the Surrender of the Japanese forces, officially ending the war. To mark this significant event, a brass plaque was installed on the deck of the USS Missouri at the exact location of the signing. The plaque reads: Over This