0ld metal steamer trunk John Frederick Wagner & Co , Charles Henry 20x13x13 inc refer ---  In the mid 1800's,  a new style of all metal body trunks came about. These began primarily in England, and were made as an attempt to cut production costs of wood body covered trunks, while still producing a solid and sturdy trunk.  These are not as common as many trunks, and have a  unique style and beauty all their own