Coin silver baby cup presented to Isaac Foorman on November 20, 1860. The cup features a presentation monogram: "Isaac Foorman 20th Nov 1860". Its significance lies in its status as early California Judaica and early California silver. Isaac Foorman's parents were Simon "Samuel" Foorman and Helena Foorman (Neuberger). Isaac Foorman's death is recorded as occurring in 1923. The Foorman family's history is connected to West Calaveras, California, and San Mateo, California. The cup is marked "Coin Silver" and "S.F. Cal." but lacks a maker's mark. It weighs 115 grams and features excellent decorative design. The cup is in nice overall condition.
Subject: Presentation Objects
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Silver presentation bowl inscribed "PRESENTED BY THE LADIES HEBREW BENEVOLENT SOCIETY TO THEIR PRESIDENT MRS. JOHANNA DAVIS JULY 24TH 1880." The inscription also refers to a charter from 1864 (item 17.115) and a marriage certificate from 1853 with the name Chas. Davis (item 18.58).
A silver wine cup inscribed "Presented to Mark Hirsch by Solomon Hirsch Feb. 23rd 1863." Solomon Hirsch (1839-1902) was a wealthy businessman in the Northwest, Oregon State Senator, and appointed Minister to Turkey (1889-1892) by President Harrison. He was also president of Beth Israel Congregation.