Type-T-12 transmitter

[Fordman 1966]

Another find in the junk box.It looks like the top 8 inches of a candlestick phone.From top to bottom first the mouthpiece has brass thread with felt packing.Face plate marked "TYPE T-12 and banana tag marked Western Electric Jan.14,1913.Perch marked D-47479.Handle is 4 1/2 inches long Bakelite.Cord is 6 foot long with jack plug on the end.HELP what is this thing Pictures as follows

[rdelius]

Possible military for radio use