A Bracket Clock is a spring-driven mantel clock designed to stand on a bracket, shelf or mantelpiece rather than on the floor. First introduced during the seventeenth century, bracket clocks are typically housed in finely crafted wooden cases with brass carrying handles, decorative mounts and arched tops. Many examples feature striking movements that sound the hours and quarters on bells. Antique bracket clocks are highly prized for their horological significance, craftsmanship and elegant proportions.