Thank you, bexie love--that is really informational. Antler is bone, while a horn is horn over bone.

And thank you, Avy--you read my mind! And yes, Faldage, I do have something for you, m'dear...

You don't have too much time on your hands do you? Only when driving! Actually, this came up in a conversation with Hubby over dinner (which was NOT venison).