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Colonel Sanders’ Home and Treasures Auction | Wilmington News
Colonel Sanders’ historic Shelbyville home and KFC dinner house are hitting auction, complete with his iconic bow tie, pressure cooker, and original cash register—items already fetching thousands. The Colonel, a pioneer of celebrity chef branding, sold the property in 1974, and now global bidders are racing to own a slice of American culinary history. Highlights include a daughter-made bust (bid over $4K), the cash register at $5K, and a rare 1955 honorary Colonel certificate at $7.5K. A 1964 planner rumored to hold a secret recipe (KFC once sued to keep it private) and his signature clip-on…
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