ANTIQUE HANGING LIGHT FIXTURE

I bought this hanging fixture in Quebec many years ago because I thought it was gorgeous and I had never seen anything like it. I have never had a place to use it, so it has been sitting in my attic.

I think it may have been used in a church. There is no wiring in it. Unfortunately the solder is separating in some places and there has been some damage to some of the fragile brass (a few small pieces are missing, and some are slightly bent.

I'd appreciate it if somebody could tell me more about it.