It would appear that "M. Ault" and "1801" are carved by different hands.
Thats interesting. Are you going off of the angle they are carved at and the ruff curves of the "1801"?
OP does it look like a different tool was used and maybe a different depth?
I wonder if he just got a cramp, shifted position and carved slightly in more haste. Or if his attention was distracted by a woman.


















































