Auctioneer and valuer Michael J Stainer FSVA, based in Dorset, passed away peacefully on February 4, surrounded by his family.
Bournemouth-born and bred, he started his auctioneering career at Riddett & Ede in 1950 in Bournemouth Square. Michael progressed with the auction house as it expanded and became known as Riddett & Adams Smith – then Riddetts. He remained at Riddetts for 38 years as one of the partners and finally becoming the senior partner.