Layton brothers

The first english stepped drum machine was manufactured in 1883 by brothers Charles and Edwin Layton on Farrington Road in London. The device was manufactured till 1886. Later on S. Tate, a sales agent of the machine, improved its construction and sold it under the name Tate from 1907 until 1914.

Layton-Tate machine

The machine is very similar to the machine of Colmar. Size 10x17x58 cm, manufactured by brass and wood, with removable handle.