Victorian Padbury’s Patent Indispensable Music Leaf Turner James Wimshurst The loop at the base

The loop at the base of the instrument is provided with a small hole for the fitting of individual weights

instruments bearing the Callaghan name are always impressive

Thomas was evidently successful enough to have started out on his own account by the turn of the Century

The company of Blake & Son were yacht chandlers in Gosport so I suspect that this was either a shop display example or intended for a lavish commission

the partnership between Alexander and John continued to grow

Victorian Padbury’s Patent Indispensable Music Leaf Turner James Wimshurst The loop at the baseFor sale, a Victorian Padburys Patent Indispensable Music Leaf Turner. This fascinating machine is comprised of a mahogany case with spring clips attached to the base for it to be secured to a music stand. To the left hand side of the case are located six hinged arms which may be drawn across to the right hand side and loaded behind a spring catch mechanism which is hidden within the case. A book of sheet music is intended to be held against the back