Brian said this tin was is in particularly good condition and was one of the most valuable in his collection. 'Billy Tea tins are very common but I was surprised by the condition of this one: it's retained its colour and is free of rust. I just love the extravagant design.' The tin depicts a swagman who meets a travelling kangaroo and says: 'Hello Mate! I always thought you were only a Billy Tea advertisement.' Brian acquired this piece from a woman in Cootamundra, NSW after advertising for old wares in a local newspaper about 20 years ago.
