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Help Identify an Unknown Outlet Type (Possible custom electrical What type of outlet is in the picture?)

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Help Identify an Unknown Outlet Type (Possible custom electrical?)

I recently purchased a early 1970's home that has this interesting outlet installed in the master bedroom. It is the only outlet in the entire house like this and I'm not real sure what it is for and if it should be removed. I haven't checked it for voltage or current yet as I don't have a multi-meter handy.

Unknown outlet installed in 1973 home

Just by looking, can anyone identify this for me? Is it safe, should it be removed? I haven't been able to see what it's wired to in the attic yet either as the wall is hard to get to in the attic.