Robuta

Inscription: engraved on front of handle in script: Magdalena Gansevoort / Ob[superscript T over - over .] 12[superscript th] Oct [superscript r over ,,] 1796...

Inscription: engraved on body to right of handle: STATE OF NEW-YORK. (shaded roman) / By the SOCIETY (this word is itallic) for the Promotion of (script) /...