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Billy Tea tin

Billy tea tin that depicts a swagman who meets a travelling kangaroo

Photo: Dragi Markovic.
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.


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