Antiques Roadshow expert Andy McConnell drinks from an ancient bottle, only to discover a horrifying truth.
An antiques expert made a shocking mistake while drinking from an 180-year-old bottle on BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.
Andy McConnell thought he was sipping wine, but the truth was far worse.
Most people know not to drink from unknown bottles.
However, during a 2016 episode, Andy overlooked this rule. He discovered the bottle while inspecting various antiques and artifacts from different historical periods.
Antiques Roadshow expert discovered 180-Year-Old bottle
The bottle was found by John, who wanted to learn more about it. Andy examined the rare bottle, noting that it was unusual to find one with its contents still inside.
He probably wishes it had been empty now.
Using a syringe, Andy extracted the liquid and poured it into a glass. He dipped his finger in the liquid while a nervous crowd gathered. The audience guessed the drink was either port or red wine.
“I think it’s port… port or red wine… or it’s full of rusty old nails and that’s rust,” he joked.
John revealed the disturbung about 180-Year-Old bottle
Later, host Fiona Bruce revealed the shocking truth. The liquid was not wine; it was urine. The revelation left everyone in disbelief.
This discovery was both shocking and amusing. Host Fiona Bruce later reunited Andy and John. She explained that the bottle had been sent to Loughborough University for further testing.
“You thought it might have been port or wine,” Fiona began, trailing off.
“That would’ve been nice… inside were these brass pins, all dating from the late 1840s, and the liquid—urine, a tiny bit of alcohol, and one human hair.”
Fiona further elaborated that the bottle was a “witches bottle,” created as a talisman to protect against witchcraft and misfortune.
This bizarre incident serves as a cautionary tale. Do not drink from bottles that are nearly 200 years old, especially without knowing their contents.
While the experience was unsettling, it reminds us of the strange and fascinating history behind antiques.
So, the lesson learned? Don’t drink from bottles that are nearly 200 years old. You might just find a shocking discovery waiting inside.