The Italian altar clock died out in the early 18th century, but the general design was revived in the early 19th century in the island of Malta. The pioneer is believed to have been Kalcidoniju Pisani in the village of Siggiewi; he was followed by others in the same village and in the village of Zebbug. The design differs from its prototype in that the Maltese clock hangs on the wall instead of standing on a table, but the size and shape are similar, though the case has been simplified and the decoration is of painting and gilding, the dial being decorated with flower designs. A small aperture allows the pendulum to be seen. The clocks are weight-driven with the lines carried over a pulley; some have a double pulley with a heavier weight for a longer going period. The escapement is at the bottom of the movement as in the altar clocks. Early examples possessed an hour hand only; late ones had minute hands also. Alarm work is known but striking clocks are rare.