About this sale
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Downsizing Sale of the Holcomb residence in Jersey City, NJ. The Holcomb estate represents nearly five decades of careful collecting in the China & Glassware category, alongside a deep working library and a household full of well-kept everyday pieces. Featured categories at this sale: China & Glassware, Jewelry & Watches, Tools & Workshop, Firearms & Militaria. Day two is 25% off, day three is 50% off whatever remains. Most large furniture pieces will sell on day one — arrive early. Exact street address provided 24 hours before the sale opens; check with the sale organizer closer to the date.
Categories represented
Buyer's identification guide
Depression Glass Identification & Valuation Guide
This sale features China & Glassware — read our deep-dive identification guide to know what to look for, what it sells for, and how to spot reproductions before you negotiate.
Open the Depression Glass guide →What to expect on preview day
Most estate sales open the doors at 9:00 AM on the first day. Serious collectors and resellers usually start lining up an hour earlier — and for an estate of this caliber, expect a numbered list to circulate before the doors open. If you can't be there at the bell, don't despair: the truly desirable pieces (signed art, sterling sets, designer furniture) often sell on day one, but day two typically brings 25% off, and the final day brings 50% off whatever's left. The half-price-Sunday strategy is how a lot of vintage shops fill their inventory.
Bring cash for small purchases (most liquidators waive a card surcharge under $50), a tape measure for furniture, painters' tape and tags if you're tagging large items for pickup, and at least one helper if you're shopping for furniture. If you're a remote buyer, ask the on-site coordinator about same-day delivery providers — most established liquidators have a list of two or three local movers who specialize in estate-sale pickups.
About Jersey City, New Jersey estate sales
The Jersey City area sees a steady rotation of estate liquidations year-round, with the strongest concentration in the spring and fall. Households here range from mid-century ranches with original built-ins to older homes packed with multi-generational accumulations — both are excellent hunting ground. If you missed this one, browse our full Jersey City listings or all New Jersey sales for the next sale near you.
Bidding & attendance instructions
This sale is conducted as a in-person, cash and major cards accepted. No registration is required for in-person attendance. If a piece you want is also being offered through an online auction component, the listing source page will provide a bidder registration link; otherwise, items sell first-come, first-served on tagged price.