KFC founder Colonel Sanders' personal items, former home and restaurant up for auction
Colonel Sanders' iconic bow tie, recipe book and original KFC home are hitting the auction block, sparking collector frenzy.
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The brief
Colonel Sanders' personal archive, including his signature bow tie, handwritten recipe book, Kentucky home and the original restaurant, is slated for auction in Shelbyville. The sale puts the founding artifacts of KFC into the open market, offering collectors a chance to own pieces of fast‑food history while the estate stands to receive proceeds and the brand gains renewed visibility.
A public preview allowed fans to view the items before the Tuesday auction, reported by WDRB. Artnet News highlights the collectible nature of the items, Garden & Gun calls fans to action, and ABC News supplies the basic auction details.
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Coverage (7)
- For Sale: The Tough-Talkin’, Finger-Lickin’ Legacy of Colonel Sanders The New York Times · 5h ago
- Auction opens for Claudia Sanders Dinner House, Colonel Sanders memorabilia WLKY · 5h ago
- Colonel Sanders’s Personal Archive Is Served Up—and Other Collectibles News Artnet News · 5h ago
- Calling All KFC Fans: Colonel Sanders’s Estate Is for Sale Garden & Gun · 5h ago
- Colonel Sanders’ bow tie, recipe book and Kentucky home go up for auction OregonLive.com · 5h ago
- Public previews Col. Sanders' personal artifacts before Tuesday's auction in Shelbyville WDRB · 5h ago
- KFC founder Colonel Sanders' personal items, former home and restaurant up for auction ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 5h ago
Quick answers
What items are included in the auction?
The auction includes Colonel Sanders' signature bow tie, his handwritten chicken recipe book, his Kentucky home and the original restaurant building that launched KFC.
When and where will the auction take place?
The auction is scheduled for the upcoming Tuesday in Shelbyville, Kentucky, following a public preview.
Which media outlets are covering the sale?
Coverage appears in Artnet News, Garden & Gun, OregonLive.com, WDRB and ABC News.
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