Any guess on age

[jtw1313]

This is my thing love this kind of stuff....... Looks like he had a sword at some point...... Non magnetic....it's about a foot tall

 

[jewelerguy]

even though yours has straight slotted screws, my first impression is late 1940's to early 1950's. However, I found a pair on ebay with one identical to yours but with a different base, and painted as well, which I think looks goofy.... anyway, they claim theirs is late 1800's.... Antique Painted Spelter Metal Warrior Figures Greek OR Roman Circa Late 1800'S | eBay

 

[jtw1313]

Those are to goofy for me lol but I need that sword lol

 

[jtw1313]

Those look like the rip off of mine lol

 

[Bruce R]

The guy looks to be in his mid-twenties. Is that a pelican on his head ?

 

[jtw1313]

Lol

 

[nhbenz]

I think this is based on one by Arthur Waagen. In this search there is one like yours (also missing sword) that claims to be an unsigned Waagen. Then there is one with much crisper details, and lacks the seam marks, etc. that is apparently signed by Waagen... This doesn't answer your question of when it was made at all, but is hopefully useful anyway.
arthur waagen roman soldier - Google Search

 

[jtw1313]

Very helpful thank you

 

[Bruce R]

Is that a pelican on his head ?

 

[jtw1313]

Yes it is freaking thing flew at my face