Scottish brass marine chronometer deck watch Circa 1880

Brass deck watch with 56h power reserve
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An extremely rare and very fine Scottish marine chronometer/deck chronometer by Royal chronometer maker Alex Dobbie & Son Glasgow, circa 1880. An original ivory plate, gimbal suspension, brass case, fine English chronometer movement with spring detent chronometer escapement, completely signed and numbered, silvered dial with 56h power reserve indication, gold hands, original key, in very good condition.
An original mahogany case with brass mountings, Ca. 18 × 18 × 18 cm.
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Signed:  Alex Dobbie & Son Glasgow
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The company was originally founded by Alexander Dobbie in 1841. With remarkable work skills and as a man with an impeccable character, he became an agent in Scotland for Barraud from London in 1850, the world famous chronometer manufacturer. In the workshops worked highly efficient craftsmen. In addition to Barrauds agency, the gentlemen Dobbie & Son were also honourable chronometer manufacturers for the Admiralty. The explosion that took place in the Tradeston Grain Mills in 1870 completely destroyed the company’s workshops. The venerable founder of the company died on 18 February 1887. He was widely known and highly regarded in maritime circles. He was succeeded by his son John C. Dobbie who continued to run the workshops.