In this economic climate the trend has been to 'make do and mend', repairing and adapting objects rather them throwing them away.
Of course this isn't a new concept, and sometimes location has more of an influence than money!
Front of spoon
Back of spoon
This spoon belonged to E.A Wilson and was used during the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913). As you can see in the images, the handle of the spoon has broken near the bowl. Rather than throw the spoon away the handle was turned round and riveted to the bowl. As an added improvement wire was twisted around the end to make a handy hook.
(Images Fiona Cahill)
