What is this type of fastener called?

[denisebrain]

I can't put my finger on it, would someone please put her/his finger on it for me?

 

[thevintagebungalow]

My first instinct is a toggle type fastener. I can't tell in the picture, is there a hook?

 

[denisebrain]

There is a tiny hook. I want to say horse bridle or horse bit or something like that...

 

[denisebrain]

Ah, I think I've answered my own question. I googled horsebit and found similar items.

 

[thevintagebungalow]

It does look like a horse bit. Interesting.... It's sort of like a very posh hook and eye.

 

[Jonathan]

Are you thinking of a snaffle? That thing that goes across Gucci loafers is called a snaffle, but then again it doesn't actually serve as an operable closure.

 

[denisebrain]

Everything that comes up under horsebit, now that you mention it, is Gucci. You'd think they had a patent on the idea! It is exactly like the Gucci thing except it does function as a closure.

 

[hipvintage]

snaffle.

 

[Laura]

If you want to get even more technical, it's a D-ring snaffle bit. :D

Is that a coat? Very interesting closure. I think I've only seen those (non-functional) on shoes.

Laura

 

[denisebrain]

Thank you Laura! It is a coat and these are fasteners, but they are slightly disfunctional because they want to come unhooked very easily. I think I'd pinch the hooks tighter if it were my coat to keep.