Between the 17th and 19th centuries in Italy, as in other countries, domestic clocks were made to be placed either on brackets or shelves, or to stand on the floor. Many craftsmen made clocks of the latter kind, with movements much like those of English lantern clocks but generally in much simpler cases. The finest examples were made in Emilio and Bologna during the 18th century, with Carlo Maria Fiorini, Binaldo Gandolfi, and Guiseppe and Filippo Bellei in Modena, the most prominent makers. Although the clocks were more functional than decorative, they were noticeable for their elegance of form. Fine brass dials, generally with delicate engraving, brass feet and mouldings, finely made movements and sometimes an almost eccentric brilliance in the solution of problems of striking, were all characteristic. Movements usually consisted of two main horizontal plates of iron, four pillars in iron or brass at the corners and vertical brass strips to support the trains. In the upper part were one or more bells, with generally a decorative moulding on the upper one.