#8 • CLAUDIA SANDERS PERSONAL MOVADO VIZIO WRISTWATCH WITH ORIGINAL PRESENTATION BOX

Part of The Colonel Sanders Artifact Collection (live auction by The Menish Group Auction & Real Estate)

High bid $250.00

Status: Sold

Description Offered here is a Movado Vizio ladies' quartz wristwatch believed to have been owned and worn by Claudia Sanders, wife of Colonel Harland Sanders and co-founder of the Claudia Sanders Dinner House. The watch features a stainless-steel case and bracelet, white dial with Roman numeral and diamond-style hour markers, quartz movement, and signed Movado presentation box. The reverse of the case is marked "Movado Vizio" and retains factory reference numbers. Elegant yet practical in design, the watch reflects the refined personal style associated with Claudia Sanders during the later years of her life and public involvement with the restaurant that continues to bear her name. Historical Significance While Colonel Sanders remains one of the most recognizable figures in American business history, Claudia Sanders played a significant role in the success and continuation of the Sanders hospitality legacy. Following the sale of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Colonel and Claudia established the Claudia Sanders Dinner House in Shelbyville, creating a new chapter in their careers and preserving the hospitality traditions for which they had become known. Personal belongings associated with Claudia Sanders are encountered far less frequently than items connected to the Colonel, making surviving personal effects particularly desirable to collectors interested in the broader Sanders family story. Story & Context Unlike promotional memorabilia or commemorative souvenirs, this watch was created for everyday personal use. As a wearable accessory, it accompanied its owner through ordinary daily life rather than public display. Preserved as part of the Sanders collection maintained by the Settle family, the watch represents a personal connection to Claudia Sanders and offers insight into the private life of a woman whose contributions to the Sanders legacy are often overshadowed by the global fame of her husband. Provenance From the preserved collection associated with Colonel Harland Sanders and Claudia Sanders, maintained by the Settle family following their acquisition of Blackwood Hall and the Claudia Sanders Dinner House directly from Colonel and Claudia Sanders in 1974. Condition Watch appears well preserved with light wear consistent with age and use. Includes Movado presentation box. Mechanical operation has not been tested by the auction company and is not guaranteed. Offered as a historical and collectible artifact.