Exhibit 2(f)

       THIS DOCUMENT IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
 
 It should be read in conjunction with the accompanying document dated 11th
 October, 1994 containing the Proposal (the "Document"). If you are in any
 doubt about the action you should take, you should consult an independent
 financial adviser authorised under the Financial Services Act 1986.
 
 The definitions which apply in the Document also apply where relevant in
 this Form.
 
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                        FORM OF ACCEPTANCE AND SURRENDER
 
                                  RELATING TO
 
                                  THE PROPOSAL
 
                                       BY
 
                                  STANHOME PLC
 
                                A SUBSIDIARY OF
 
                                 STANHOME INC.
 
                                    MADE TO
                          THE HOLDERS OF OPTIONS UNDER
 
                             THE LILLIPUT GROUP PLC
                         SAVINGS-RELATED SHARE OPTION SCHEME
 
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                           HOW TO COMPLETE THIS FORM
 
 1. To accept the Proposal you must sign and date the Form in the place
 indicated.
 
 2. Having completed this Form, duly signed, it should be forwarded with
 your option certificate to Rob Freestone at Lilliput Group plc, Skirsgill,
 Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0DP. Acceptances may not be treated as valid unless
 this Form is received properly completed together with your option
 certificate by not later than close of business on 12th November, 1994
 (unless Stanhome has previously agreed to extend the time limit).
 
 3. If you accept the Proposal and your validly completed Form and option
 certificate are received not later than 14th October, 1994, a cheque will
 be despatched to you on or before 21st October, 1994. Otherwise, cheques
 will be despatched not later than 21 days after receipt of a valid and
 completed Form and your option certificate.
 
 4. If you are in any doubt about how to fill in this Form please telephone
 Rob Freestone the Company Secretary, at Lilliput on 01768 212 670.

 
 
                       FORM OF ACCEPTANCE AND SURRENDER
 
 To:  Stanhome plc
      Lilliput Group plc
 
 I (full name)...............................................................
 
 of (address)................................................................
 
 ............................................................................
 
 being a participant in The Lilliput Group plc Savings-Related Share Option
 Scheme hereby accept the Proposal contained in the Document and accordingly
 agree to surrender the option listed below in consideration of a cash payment,
 calculated in accordance with the formula set out in the Proposal. I also agree
 that I have no further rights under the SAYE Scheme in respect of such option.
 
 Option granted on 5th January, 1994 at an exercise price of 98p per
 Lilliput Share.
 
 Signed .................................
 
 Date ...................................
 
 
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