TWA Silver-Plated Coffeepot

Q: I have an old 32-oz. silver-plated coffeepot with the TWA logo etched on the side. The name International Silver Co. is marked on the bottom. After seeing the movie “Aviator” about Howard Hughes and his connection to the airline, I was wondering what its value is as a collectible.

A: TWA was in business from 1925 until 2001. It became TWA in 1930 when Transcontinental Air Transport and Western Air Express merged. Howard Hughes held controlling interest in the airline from 1939 until 1965. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2001 and was bought by American Airlines. There are collectors who specialize in airline collectibles. Coffeepots like this are listed for sale online for $25 to $50.