Silver Wine Cup Presented to Mark Hirsch by Solomon Hirsch, February 23, 1863 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.