Secretary-Bookcase Lock Mark

Q: I inherited a walnut secretary-bookcase from my mother. The only mark I can find on it is on the locks. The mark is “G. Bayer, Pat. Feb. 6, 1872.” Does that mean the secretary is that old?

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