Professional Cellos For Sale

Contemporary & antique cellos handcrafted by a Master Luthier

Professional, contemporary & antique cellos for sale, handcrafted by a Master Luthier in our London workshop.

Antoni Ruschil is a Master Luthier based in London, handcrafting contemporary violins, violas & cellos for clients including Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall and professional players. Our cellos for sale are listed below, and you are invited to book an appointment to try one in our workshop.

A contemporary Italian cello by Fabio Piagentini, Lucca 2011

“An Italian cello full of character by Fabio Piagentini made in the beautiful Tuscan city of Lucca”


  • Tonally the cello is very punchy and will be able to perform on stage with great ease with a balance of power and clarity. It has great depth whilst also having an instant, pliable sound for the player to express themselves with.

  • Full of rustic charm and constructed with a free hand, the cello is uniquely designed and performs with a great sonority and confidence. It is made in a lightly antiqued style with a blend of varnish depths from deep red to golden brown.

  • Fully insured global shipping available.

“The King Arthur”, Antoni Ruschil 2023, £23,000

A velvety smooth, deep and powerful cello

  • With wider upper and lower bouts and Italian/English arching, The King Arthur has a chocolatey smooth, warm tone with depth, resonance and punch high up when needed. Paired with Thomastik Spirocore C & G strings for driving power and presence, and Thomastik Versum Solo D & A strings for high performance velvety punch, it has a particularly sophisticated and original sound.

  • Finished with varied depth coats of handmade Ruschil & Bailly oil varnish, “Nettare”, the cello has multiple tones ranging from transparent gold to deep red, which shimmer in the light.

  • Fully insured global shipping available.

Contemporary Cellos, Handcrafted By A Master Luthier

  • Master Luthier

    Antoni Ruschil is a Master Luthier with 16 years experience, trained at Newark School of Violin Making and apprenticed under masters in Italy, Germany, Cyprus and London.

  • Professional Clients

    Our clients include Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall, Royal College of Music, Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia, London Mozart Players, London Symphony Orchestra, and notable professional soloists.

  • Exceptional Craftsmanship

    Our contemporary cellos are crafted with the highest quality of materials sourced from around the world, using handmade varnish and the very best fittings.

  • Five Star Ratings

    We are proud of our over 200 five star ratings on Google, which above all are for the quality of our craftsmanship and the sound we produce.

  • Classic Italian Sound

    Professional cellists and leading orchestras buy our original cellos for their classic Italian tone, their comfortable feel, and their effortless playability.

  • Play In Our Workshop

    The truth is in the sound, the feel, and the playability, We welcome you to visit our beautiful workshop in Crouch End to try any of our cellos.

Get More Information & Play Our Cellos

To learn more, ask a question or play our cellos please contact us using the button below.

Client Testimonials

  • Anne-Sophie Beranger - Violinist

    “I definitely recommend Ruschil & Bailly's workshop. Best sound adjustment my violin ever received! I am glad to be able to trust in them for future works and adjustments!”

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Master Luthier

Antoni Ruschil is a Master Luthier with 16 years experience crafting and restoring fine cellos for professionals and orchestras. He was trained at Newark School of Violin Making and then apprenticed under Master Luthiers across Europe in Italy, Germany, Cyprus and London.

Professional Clients

We have worked with many of the world’s best schools including Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall, Royal College of Music and orchestras including The Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia, London Mozart Players, and London Symphony Orchestra.

Exceptional Craftsmanship

Our contemporary cellos are crafted with the highest quality of materials sourced from around the world, using handmade varnish and the very best fittings. The result is a classic Italian sound, comfortable feel and effortless playability.

Get More Information & Play A Cello

To learn more, ask a question or play our cellos please contact us using the button below.