Scottish brass watch with chronometer escapement Circa 1870

Marine chronometer with power reserve
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A marine chronometer with 56 hour power reserve indicator made by Alexander Dobbie & Son in Glasgow, Scotland, circa 1870. The case of the watch was crafted from brass and mounted in a gimbal suspension. The numbered silvered dial has Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, power reserve indication at 12 and gold spade hands. The very fine chronometer movement is fitted with a spring detent escapement and diamond end stone.
The dial is signed.
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Dimensions: 185 x 185 x 185 mm
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Signed: Alexr Dobbie, Maker to the Admiralty, 24. Clyde Place. Glasgow
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Dobbie
The company was originally founded in 1841 by Alexander Dobbie. He was not only a maker of excellent chronometers himself, but also the Scottish branch of the famous London chronometer maker Barraud. Dobbie, chronometer maker to the admiralty, was obviously well known and highly regarded in shipping circles.
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Literature on marine chronometers is also supplied with this watch.