Overley, William (1710-1732)
Overley, William
at the sign of ‘The East India House’, Leadenhall Street, London; joiner (c. 1710–1732)
Prior to 1711 Overley conducted his business from a small shop which stood at the entrance to East India House. When obliged to move he transferred four or five doors from his old place of business but retained the trade sign that he had used previously.
Trade card of Will.m Overley Joyner at the Sign of the East India House in Leaden-hall Street LONDON Mkes all sorts of Sea Chests in Deal or Wainscot, Ruff or Smooth Packing Chests or Cases, and Cases of Bottles, Boxes of all Sizes, Presses in Deal in Wainscot & Bedstids [sic], Tables, Desks, Book Cases, Burrows & Writing Desks, Letter holes & Draws for Shops. Also Counters and all sorts of Joyners worke done - at Reasonable Rates - c. 1720 [Heal,28.162]. © The Trustees of the British Museum
Source: DEFM
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.