How to identify antique furniture?
There are certain things I would like to know about idenifying antique furniture. I know how to identify furniture by the style of legs,type of screws, etc.......THe items I don't know and cannot find a good resource are....what year's were various casters made. wood wheel casters, brass casters etc. What dates did black stencils become a way to identify furniture?? What about chalk writing on the underside of antique furniture?
Is there a good book that gives the answers or does anyone on this forum have the knowledge? I have googled my brain out trying to find answers.
One more thing. why and when was gilt paint used on picture frames, various metals etc.?
Thanks to all.