We have just unpacked a Cory vacuum coffee maker that is aluminum with a glass filter rod. It appears from searching e-bay, etc., that perhaps it should have a lid. Is this true? The only products we've seen on-line are glass.

Any idea of date made and/or value? It belonged to my in-laws, was used sometime during the 1950's. Any tips on using it for brewing a fresh pot of coffee?

Thanks.

-- John McCasland (jdmccasland@mindspring.com), July 04, 2004