KFC’s planner with herbs and spices recipe could be up for auction
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SHELBYVILLE, Ky. - More than four decades after his death, Harland "Colonel" Sanders is once again drawing global attention – this time not for fried chicken, but for personal belongings that helped shape one of the world's most recognizable brands.
KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal items up for auction
Big picture view:
Dozens of items owned by the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) founder, including his iconic black bow tie, pressure cooker, watches, original cash register and even his personal cutlery, are being auctioned this week in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
What they're saying:
Auctioneer Jonathan Klunk said there’s a little-known secret behind the bow tie.
"Not a lot of people know; he did wear clip-ons," Klunk said.
KFC founder’s house, restaurant, recipes list up for auction
Dig deeper:
Also on the market are Sanders' former home, Blackwood Hall, and the Claudia Sanders Dinner House, the restaurant he opened after selling the Kentucky Fried Chicken chain.
A bucket of KFC Extra Crispy fried chicken is displayed October 30, 2006 in San Rafael, California. (Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
One of the most intriguing pieces could be a personal 1964 planner with a handwritten herbs and spices recipe that was later the subject of an early 2000s lawsuit filed by the KFC Corp. to keep the contents private. KFC later dropped the legal action, saying after reviewing the planner the ingredients didn’t match Sanders’ secret blend of 11 herbs and spices and was likely for a stuffing recipe.
What's next:
Online bidding on the memorabilia wraps up Tuesday before a live auction later that evening, while sealed bids for the restaurant and Sanders' 5,000-square-foot home will continue through Friday.
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The auction has generated interest from collectors around the world, according to Bill Menish of The Menish Group, which is handling the sale.
What they're saying:
"Colonel Sanders was the original celebrity chef," said Bill Menish, whose firm, The Menish Group, is conducting the auction. "The feedback has been worldwide, so we needed to have an auction that would cater to that worldwide audience."
The Source: This story was reported from Los Angeles. The Associated Press contributed.