An upholsterer.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

I’m not sure whether to laugh or shudder.

An honest, rough, blunt sailor.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

Another one that doesn’t seem as if it fits at face value…

The sheriff’s picture frame; the gallows or pillory.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.

Cant sometimes has a great way with images…

Very weak punch or beer.

–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.