Overlove, John

‘The Golden Key’, 36 Leadenhall Street, London; frame maker and gilder (fl. 1775–82)

Advertised on his trade card [Guildhall Library, London] that he was ‘From ye late Mr Evendon's in Leadenhall Street’. He stated that he made ‘all Manner of Frames for Paintings, Glasses, or Prints, Fits up Indian Pictures for Stair Cases, Lines, Cleans & Repairs Pictures, new Gilds old Frames & also Makes Window Blinds, after ye newest fashion’. J. B. Pursseveill who had set up in business at 5 Lime St, Leadenhall St by the early 1780s claimed to have been his app. as did also William Wade.

Overlove was succeeded at this address by John Merle. 

Source: DEFM