The Brandt H-axis toploader was imported by Kleenmaid and was sold under that name too. It was rather expensive indeed, but overhere Brandt sells for an average price. Not only do they have toploader washing machines, but also washer/dryer combos. The washing machines are 40cm wide, the combo's 45cm.
All H-axis toploaders can be left open (with the lid up) to dry out, I never have seen one that needed to be closed after use. Not all of them have the possibility to be left ajar, but with a bit of imagination there are ways to do it. My AEG 220 can be left ajar when you leave the inner drum lids open, the outer lid can't be closed then. Same with my Philips, but that one had an second lid. If you left the inner lid open, you can't close both the other lids. This is to protect the machine from being operated when it's not closed properly.
All H-axis toploaders can be left open (with the lid up) to dry out, I never have seen one that needed to be closed after use. Not all of them have the possibility to be left ajar, but with a bit of imagination there are ways to do it. My AEG 220 can be left ajar when you leave the inner drum lids open, the outer lid can't be closed then. Same with my Philips, but that one had an second lid. If you left the inner lid open, you can't close both the other lids. This is to protect the machine from being operated when it's not closed properly.