Over and Back Bistro Lion Head Soup Bowls White Porcelain French Pedestal Onion Soup Tureens Pristine, Retired, Set of 6, Vintage

• Brand: Over and Back (Stamped "Bistro")
• Product Type: Pedestal Soup Bowls / Individual Tureens
• Pattern: Lion's Head / Bistro Classic White
• Capacity: Approximately 14 oz to 16 oz (Standard individual portion size)
• Shape: Round, footed pedestal bowl featuring twin embossed sculptural lion head handles
• Components: Set of 6 matching bowls
• Dimensions: Approx. 4.25" to 4.5" Diameter (rim), 3.5" to 3.75" Height
• Material: Fine Porcelain / Durable Vitrified Ceramic
• Color: Bright High-Gloss White
• Model/Style Number: Over & Back "Bistro" Lion Head Series (Discontinued)
• Compatibility: Microwave, Dishwasher, and Oven Safe (up to typical residential temperatures)
• Era / Production Date: Late 1990s to Early 2000s (Y2K / Late 20th Century Vintage)
• Origin: Made in China (Distributed by Over and Back, LLC)
• Style: French Bistro / Farmhouse Chic / Traditional Elegance / Grandmillennial

Etsy Shop Description

Bring the timeless elegance of a Parisian café right to your dinner table with this stunning, pristine set of 6 Over and Back "Bistro" Lion Head Soup Bowls. Modeled after traditional French porcelain tureens, these footed pedestal bowls feature classic embossed lion head handles on either side, making them as decorative as they are functional.
Crafted from heavy-duty, high-gloss white porcelain, they retain heat well—perfect for serving classic French onion soup topped with melted Gruyère, hearty stews, New England clam chowder, or decadent desserts. Their bright white finish blends seamlessly into any existing dinnerware set while elevating your tablescape for holiday gatherings, cozy dinner parties, or everyday use.

Key Selling Points & Collectibility

• Iconic Silhouette: The footed pedestal and sculpted lion details provide a sophisticated, upscale look reminiscent of high-end brands like Apilco or Pillivuyt.
• Discontinued & Retired: This specific line from Over and Back is long retired, making a complete set of six in this condition highly sought after by collectors and vintage home decorators alike.
• Versatile Durability: Fully vitrified construction ensures these are microwave-, oven-, and dishwasher-safe for practical modern convenience.

Item Condition

• Condition: Pristine Vintage / Near Mint
• Details: These bowls show zero signs of wear. No chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or flea bites. The glossy glaze remains brilliantly shiny with no utensil marks, scratches, or dulling. The bottom maker's marks are clear, crisp, and intact.

Etsy Compliance & Safety Guarantee

This listing complies fully with Etsy's marketplace policies. This set constitutes authentic vintage dinnerware from a retired, discontinued line. Furthermore, these items are structural porcelain tableware that have never been subject to consumer product safety recalls, are verified non-faulty, contain no toxic components, and are entirely safe for consumer food use.