Prince Rupert's Drop

Prince Rupert's Drop is a novelty item or drop.

Also recorded as Dutch tears; Batavian tears.

Overview

Materials recorded for it include tempered glass. Its recorded use is demonstration. Catalogue entries state maker, model, completeness of accessories and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

glass object created by dripping molten glass into cold water

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Prince Rupert's drop”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q117812: Prince Rupert's Drop
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